Compound Q&A
How is 3-Sulfanyl-2-pentanone (CAS: 67633-97-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-Sulfanyl-2-pentanone can be synthesized via the addition of sulfur dioxide to 2-pentanone in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst such as aluminum chloride. The reaction is carried out under anhydrous conditions to improve yield and selectivity. The product is purified by distillation to obtain a high-purity compound.
About
CAS No
67633-97-0
English Name
3-Sulfanyl-2-pentanone
Molecular Formula
C5H10OS
Molecular Weight
118.2 g/mol
SMILES
CCC(S)C(C)=O
InChIKey
SZECUQRKLXRGSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-05 08:54
