Compound Q&A
How is beta,beta-Carotene-4,4'-diyl dihexadecanoate (CAS: 547-17-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
Beta,beta-Carotene-4,4'-diyl dihexadecanoate (CAS: 547-17-1) is typically synthesized through the esterification of beta-carotene with hexadecanoic acid. This process involves reacting beta-carotene with hexadecanoic acid in the presence of a catalyst such as sulfuric acid to form the desired dihexadecanoate ester. The reaction is carried out under mild conditions to achieve high selectivity and yield.
About
CAS No
547-17-1
English Name
beta,beta-Carotene-4,4'-diyl dihexadecanoate
Molecular Formula
C72H116O4
Molecular Weight
1045.72 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC1CC(=C(C(C1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC2C(=CC(CC2(C)C)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)C)C)C)C
InChIKey
UQPJDEOXFPTDNL-HZXCUAKRSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 20:30
