Compound Q&A
How is 3-Methyl-2-butanone (CAS: 563-80-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-Methyl-2-butanone (CAS: 563-80-4) is commonly synthesized via the dehydration of 3-methyl-2-butanol using concentrated sulfuric acid as a catalyst. The reaction is exothermic and typically yields 90-95% of the product. Other methods include the reaction of methyl acetate with propionaldehyde or the oxidation of 2-methyl-1-butanol.
About
CAS No
563-80-4
English Name
3-Methyl-2-butanone
Molecular Formula
C5H10O
Molecular Weight
86.13 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)C(=O)C
InChIKey
SYBYTAAJFKOIEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-01 21:42
