Compound Q&A
How is Sodium (2S)-2-(tetradecanoylamino)propanoate (CAS: 67395-95-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
Sodium (2S)-2-(tetradecanoylamino)propanoate is typically synthesized by the reaction of sodium hydroxide with tetradecanoyl chloride. The process involves the addition of the sodium salt to the chloroform solution of the carboxylic acid chloride, followed by a neutralization step using an appropriate base. The yield is usually around 85-90%, and the reaction is carried out under anhydrous conditions to avoid hydrolysis.
About
CAS No
67395-95-3
English Name
Sodium (2S)-2-(tetradecanoylamino)propanoate
Molecular Formula
C17H32NNaO3
Molecular Weight
321.4 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)NC(C)C(=O)[O-].[Na+]
InChIKey
KCPRYTSOOWAFQV-RSAXXLAASA-M
Last Updated: 2025-11-05 07:29
