Compound Q&A
How is (3aR,6aS)-3,3a,6,6a-Tetrahydro-2H-cyclopenta[b]furan-2-one (CAS: 43119-28-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
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(3aR,6aS)-3,3a,6,6a-Tetrahydro-2H-cyclopenta[b]furan-2-one can be synthesized via a condensation reaction of acetophenone and hexahydro-2H-pyran. Common synthetic methods involve the use of a Lewis acid catalyst such as aluminum chloride. The reaction yields the compound with high selectivity, producing high purity products.
About
CAS No
43119-28-4
English Name
(3aR,6aS)-3,3a,6,6a-Tetrahydro-2H-cyclopenta[b]furan-2-one
Molecular Formula
C7H8O2
Molecular Weight
124.14 g/mol
SMILES
C1C=CC2C1OC(=O)C2
InChIKey
RYBPGUMSFWGGLP-WDSKDSINSA-N
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