Compound Q&A
How is Calcium bis(2-{[2-(stearoyloxy)propanoyl]oxy}propanoate) (CAS: 5793-94-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
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Calcium bis(2-{[2-(stearoyloxy)propanoyl]oxy}propanoate) is synthesized by reacting stearic acid with a calcium salt in a series of esterification and ester exchange reactions. The process involves the use of a Lewis acid catalyst to promote the esterification step. The product is then purified through recrystallization from a suitable solvent.
About
CAS No
5793-94-2
English Name
Calcium bis(2-{[2-(stearoyloxy)propanoyl]oxy}propanoate)
Molecular Formula
C48H86CaO12
Molecular Weight
895.27 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(C)C(=O)OC(C)C(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(C)C(=O)OC(C)C(=O)[O-].[Ca+2]
InChIKey
OEUVSBXAMBLPES-UHFFFAOYSA-L
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