Compound Q&A
How is 4-(3-Oxobutyl)phenyl acetate (CAS: 3572-06-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
4-(3-Oxobutyl)phenyl acetate is typically synthesized via the esterification of 4-(3-oxobutyl)phenol with acetic acid. Commonly, a catalytic amount of a strong acid such as sulfuric acid is used. The reaction is carried out under mild conditions, and the product is isolated by washing, drying, and distillation. The yield is generally around 80-85%, with good selectivity towards the desired ester product.
About
CAS No
3572-06-3
English Name
4-(3-Oxobutyl)phenyl acetate
Molecular Formula
C12H14O3
Molecular Weight
206.24 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)CCc1ccc(cc1)OC(=O)C
InChIKey
UMIKWXDGXDJQJK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-16 13:49