Compound Q&A
How is Beta-Acetoxyisovalerylshikonin (CAS: 69091-17-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
Beta-Acetoxyisovalerylshikonin (CAS: 69091-17-4) is typically synthesized through a multi-step process involving acetylation, esterification, and cyclization reactions. Commonly, the synthesis involves the acetylation of isovalerylshikonin followed by the introduction of a carboxylic acid group to yield the final compound. The reaction conditions include the use of acetic anhydride as the acetylating agent and the presence of a Lewis acid as a catalyst.
About
CAS No
69091-17-4
English Name
Beta-Acetoxyisovalerylshikonin
Molecular Formula
C23H26O8
Molecular Weight
430.45 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(CC(OC(=O)C)(C)C)O[C@H](C1=CC(=O)c2c(C1=O)c(O)ccc2O)CC=C(C)C
InChIKey
BQSAGDWOHVQNFB-SFHVURJKSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 17:50
