Compound Q&A
How is Cycloheptanecarboxylic acid (CAS: 1460-16-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
Cycloheptanecarboxylic acid is typically synthesized by reacting cycloheptanol with phosphorus oxychloride in the presence of a base. This process involves the dehydration of the alcohol to form the acid chloride, followed by hydrolysis to produce the carboxylic acid. The reaction is selective and yields up to 90% of the desired product.
About
CAS No
1460-16-8
English Name
Cycloheptanecarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H14O2
Molecular Weight
142.2 g/mol
SMILES
C1CCCC(CC1)C(=O)O
InChIKey
VZFUCHSFHOYXIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09
