Compound Q&A
How is 1-(3-Methylphenyl)-1-propanone (CAS: 51772-30-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-(3-Methylphenyl)-1-propanone can be synthesized through a Wittig reaction of 3-methylbenzyl alcohol with triphenylphosphine and acrylonitrile. The reaction is performed in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, such as aluminum trichloride, to improve yield and selectivity. The process typically yields 85-90% of the desired product.
About
CAS No
51772-30-6
English Name
1-(3-Methylphenyl)-1-propanone
Molecular Formula
C10H12O
Molecular Weight
148.20499999999998 g/mol
SMILES
CCC(=O)c1cccc(C)c1
InChIKey
QHVNQIJBHWOZRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-25 13:48
