Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-Dodecanolide (CAS: 2305-05-7)?
Answer
4-Dodecanolide (CAS: 2305-05-7) is a colorless or light yellow crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 246.36 g/mol. It has a solubility of about 1.2 g/L in water at 25°C. The compound is relatively stable under normal conditions but undergoes hydrolysis when exposed to acidic or basic conditions. It is soluble in polar solvents like ethanol and acetone, but less soluble in non-polar solvents such as hexane.
About
CAS No
2305-05-7
English Name
4-Dodecanolide
Molecular Formula
C12H22O2
Molecular Weight
198.31 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1
InChIKey
WGPCZPLRVAWXPW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-08 00:58
