Compound Q&A
How is Methyl (6Z,9Z,12Z)-6,9,12-octadecatrienoate (CAS: 16326-32-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
Methyl (6Z,9Z,12Z)-6,9,12-octadecatrienoate (CAS: 16326-32-2) is typically synthesized through the alkylation of linoleic acid with methanol in the presence of a strong acid catalyst like sulfuric acid. The reaction is usually carried out at room temperature with a yield of around 75-85%, and the product is purified by recrystallization.
About
CAS No
16326-32-2
English Name
Methyl (6Z,9Z,12Z)-6,9,12-octadecatrienoate
Molecular Formula
C19H32O2
Molecular Weight
292.46 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCC=CCC=CCC=CCCCCC(=O)OC
InChIKey
JFRWATCOFCPIBM-JPFHKJGASA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-08 00:58
