Compound Q&A
How is 16-[(2-Methyl-2-propanyl)oxy]-16-oxohexadecanoic acid (CAS: 843666-27-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
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16-[(2-Methyl-2-propanyl)oxy]-16-oxohexadecanoic acid is typically synthesized via an esterification reaction between hexadecanoic acid and 2-methyl-2-propanol. The reaction is catalyzed by a strong acid like sulfuric acid, and the yield can be up to 85%.
About
CAS No
843666-27-3
English Name
16-[(2-Methyl-2-propanyl)oxy]-16-oxohexadecanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C20H38O4
Molecular Weight
341.51 g/mol
SMILES
[O-]C(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(C)(C)C
InChIKey
HXJICNOLPKEOLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-16 13:49
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