Compound Q&A
How is 4'-Heptyl-4-biphenylcarbonitrile (CAS: 41122-71-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
4'-Heptyl-4-biphenylcarbonitrile can be synthesized by a multistep process involving coupling reactions and acylation. Typically, biphenyl is first acylated with an appropriate acylating agent, followed by a coupling reaction to introduce the heptyl group. Commonly, copper salts are used as catalysts to enhance the selectivity and yield of the reaction. The final product is purified by recrystallization or chromatography.
About
CAS No
41122-71-8
English Name
4'-Heptyl-4-biphenylcarbonitrile
Molecular Formula
C20H23N
Molecular Weight
17.03 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C#N
InChIKey
ZGOWXOZNUNZPAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-01 21:42
