Compound Q&A
How is 2-Methyl-2-propanyl (3S)-3-hydroxybutanoate (CAS: 82578-45-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Methyl-2-propanyl (3S)-3-hydroxybutanoate is typically synthesized via a multi-step process involving the condensation of methyl acrylate with (R)-3-hydroxybutan-1-ol. The reaction is catalyzed by a suitable chiral auxilary, ensuring high selectivity for the (3S) configuration. The yield is generally around 70-80%, and the product is isolated by recrystallization from an appropriate solvent.
About
CAS No
82578-45-8
English Name
2-Methyl-2-propanyl (3S)-3-hydroxybutanoate
Molecular Formula
C8H16O3
Molecular Weight
160.21 g/mol
SMILES
C(C)(C)(C)OC(C[C@H](C)O)=O
InChIKey
PKPVFILAHLKSNJ-LURJTMIESA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-22 19:24
