Compound Q&A
How is (E)-4-Methyl-2-(pent-1-enyl)-1,3-dioxolane (CAS: 94089-21-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
(E)-4-Methyl-2-(pent-1-enyl)-1,3-dioxolane (CAS: 94089-21-1) can be synthesized via a Wittig reaction with (E)-pent-1-enylmethylphosphonate and methyl 4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-carboxylate. The reaction yields a high selectivity for the desired (E)-isomer with a good yield, making it a common method in the organic synthesis of this compound.
About
CAS No
94089-21-1
English Name
(E)-4-Methyl-2-(pent-1-enyl)-1,3-dioxolane
Molecular Formula
C9H16O2
Molecular Weight
156.22 g/mol
SMILES
CCCC=CC1OCC(O1)C
InChIKey
WMWBRDXHCMVBJG-AATRIKPKSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-17 07:35
