Compound Q&A
How is (3-Hydroxyadamantan-1-yl)(oxo)acetic acid (CAS: 709031-28-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
(3-Hydroxyadamantan-1-yl)(oxo)acetic acid (CAS: 709031-28-7) can be synthesized through the condensation of 3-hydroxyadamantan-1-one with acetic anhydride. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a catalyst like p-toluenesulfonic acid (p-TsOH) to improve yield and selectivity. The product is then isolated by recrystallization from an appropriate solvent.
About
CAS No
709031-28-7
English Name
(3-Hydroxyadamantan-1-yl)(oxo)acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C12H16O4
Molecular Weight
224.26 g/mol
SMILES
C1C2CC3(CC1CC(C2)(C3)O)C(=O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
UDKIRRNUAXWHTO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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