Compound Q&A
How is Docosanedioic acid (CAS: 505-56-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
Docosanedioic acid (CAS: 505-56-6) is typically synthesized through the condensation of 22-hexadecenoic acid with itself. This process often uses catalytic amounts of anhydrous aluminum chloride as a catalyst. The yield is around 70-80%, and the product can be purified by recrystallization from hot ethanol.
About
CAS No
505-56-6
English Name
Docosanedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C22H42O4
Molecular Weight
370.57 g/mol
SMILES
C(CCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O)CCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey
DGXRZJSPDXZJFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 11:18
