Compound Q&A
How is 3-[(E)-Octadec-1-enyl]oxolane-2,5-dione (CAS: 28777-98-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
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3-[(E)-Octadec-1-enyl]oxolane-2,5-dione can be synthesized via a Wittig reaction involving methyl oxalate and 1-octadecene. The reaction is catalyzed by phosphorus ylide and proceeds under mild conditions. The yield is typically around 75%, and the product is purified by column chromatography using silica gel as the stationary phase.
About
CAS No
28777-98-2
English Name
3-[(E)-Octadec-1-enyl]oxolane-2,5-dione
Molecular Formula
C22H38O3
Molecular Weight
350.54 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC=CC1CC(=O)OC1=O
InChIKey
KAYAKFYASWYOEB-ISLYRVAYSA-N
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