Compound Q&A
How is 3-[Hexadecyl(dimethyl)ammonio]-1-propanesulfonate (CAS: 2281-11-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
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3-[Hexadecyl(dimethyl)ammonio]-1-propanesulfonate (CAS: 2281-11-0) is synthesized through an amidation reaction between hexadecylamine and propane-1-sulfonic acid. This process involves a base-catalyzed reaction using sodium hydroxide as a catalyst, followed by neutralization and purification steps. The yield is typically around 85-90%.
About
CAS No
2281-11-0
English Name
3-[Hexadecyl(dimethyl)ammonio]-1-propanesulfonate
Molecular Formula
C21H45NO3S
Molecular Weight
391.7 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)CCCS(=O)(=O)[O-]
InChIKey
TUBRCQBRKJXJEA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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