Compound Q&A
How is 7-Methyl-1-octanol (CAS: 27458-94-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
7-Methyl-1-octanol is commonly synthesized via the reduction of 7-methyl-1-octanone using a reducing agent like lithium aluminum hydride (LAH) or sodium borohydride. The reaction is typically carried out in anhydrous ethylene glycol at room temperature. The yield is usually around 70-80%, with high selectivity towards 7-methyl-1-octanol.
About
CAS No
27458-94-2
English Name
7-Methyl-1-octanol
Molecular Formula
C9H20O
Molecular Weight
144.258 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)CCCCCCO
InChIKey
QDTDKYHPHANITQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-23 10:23
