Compound Q&A
How is 3,5,5-Trimethyl-1,2-cyclohexanedione (CAS: 57696-89-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
3,5,5-Trimethyl-1,2-cyclohexanedione (CAS: 57696-89-6) can be synthesized via a catalytic hydrogenation of 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexanone. Commonly, this involves the use of a palladium catalyst under hydrogen pressure. The reaction yields a high level of product with good selectivity, typically in the range of 85-95% yield, depending on the reaction conditions and catalyst choice.
About
CAS No
57696-89-6
English Name
3,5,5-Trimethyl-1,2-cyclohexanedione
Molecular Formula
C9H14O2
Molecular Weight
154.21 g/mol
SMILES
CC1CC(CC(=O)C1=O)(C)C
InChIKey
WEUZZYGESXCTCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-25 13:48
