Compound Q&A
How is 3-[4-(2-Methyl-2-propanyl)phenyl]propanal (CAS: 18127-01-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
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3-[4-(2-Methyl-2-propanyl)phenyl]propanal (CAS: 18127-01-0) can be synthesized via a Wittig reaction or a Friedel-Crafts acylation. Commonly, this involves the use of phenylacetonitrile and methyl vinyl ketone with a phosphonium salt or a Grignard reagent, respectively. The synthesized compound is then purified to achieve high yield and selectivity. These methods allow for the production of this key intermediate in chemical synthesis.
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CAS No
18127-01-0
English Name
3-[4-(2-Methyl-2-propanyl)phenyl]propanal
Molecular Formula
C13H18O
Molecular Weight
190.29 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)(C)c1ccc(CCC=O)cc1
InChIKey
FZJUFJKVIYFBSY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-10 19:08