Compound Q&A
How is Liquidambaric lactone (CAS: 185051-75-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
Liquidambaric lactone (CAS: 185051-75-6) is typically synthesized through the oxidation of the corresponding alcohol, 3-O-acetyl-3β-hydroxy-α-liquidambaroside, followed by a lactonization reaction. The process involves the use of potassium permanganate as an oxidizing agent and a catalyst such as p-toluenesulfonic acid. The yield is generally around 70-80%, and the reaction is selective, leading to the formation of the lactone structure.
About
CAS No
185051-75-6
English Name
Liquidambaric lactone
Molecular Formula
C30H44O4
Molecular Weight
468.67 g/mol
SMILES
O=C1CCC2(C(C1(C)C)CCC1(C2C2OC2C23C1(C)CCC1(C3CC(C)(C)CC1)C(=O)O2)C)C
InChIKey
ATQBPBZOVWXRTA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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