Compound Q&A
How is 7-methyloctanoic acid (CAS: 26896-18-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
7-Methyloctanoic acid is typically synthesized by the addition of methanol to 2-heptanone in the presence of a strong acid catalyst such as sulfuric acid. The reaction is conducted in an organic solvent like toluene at elevated temperatures. The product is then purified by distillation or crystallization, yielding high purity 7-methyloctanoic acid with a yield of around 80-85%.
About
CAS No
26896-18-4
English Name
7-methyloctanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H18O2
Molecular Weight
158.24 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)CCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey
XZOYHFBNQHPJRQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-16 13:49
