Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl 3-methylpentanoate (CAS: 5870-68-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
Ethyl 3-methylpentanoate (CAS: 5870-68-8) is typically synthesized through an esterification reaction between 3-methylpentanoic acid and ethanol in the presence of a catalytic amount of sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid. The reaction is carried out at room temperature and results in a high yield of the product. The reaction is selective and can be optimized for yield and purity.
About
CAS No
5870-68-8
English Name
Ethyl 3-methylpentanoate
Molecular Formula
C8H16O2
Molecular Weight
144.21399999999997 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)CC(CC)C
InChIKey
TXAWGHYFBQBVNK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-10 19:08
