Compound Q&A
How is 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,12-Henicosafluoro-1-dodecanol (CAS: 865-86-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
This compound is usually synthesized through fluorination of 1-dodecanol in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst. The reaction conditions are optimized for high yield and selectivity, often using aluminum trichloride (AlCl3) or boron trifluoride (BF3) as catalysts. The process involves several steps and requires strict control of temperature and reaction time.
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CAS No
865-86-1
English Name
3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,12-Henicosafluoro-1-dodecanol
Molecular Formula
C12H5F21O
Molecular Weight
564.1289999999999 g/mol
SMILES
OCCC(C(C(C(C(C(C(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F
InChIKey
FLXYIZWPNQYPIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 11:18
