Compound Q&A
How is 2,2,8,8-Tetramethyl-3,6-nonadiyn-5-ol (CAS: 50428-39-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
2,2,8,8-Tetramethyl-3,6-nonadiyn-5-ol is usually synthesized by the Wittig reaction starting from methyl vinyl ketone and 2,2,8,8-tetramethyl-3,6-nonadien-5-ol. The reaction involves the use of a phosphonium salt as a reagent, and the product can be purified by recrystallization. The yield and selectivity can be improved by optimizing reaction conditions such as temperature and solvent choice.
About
CAS No
50428-39-2
English Name
2,2,8,8-Tetramethyl-3,6-nonadiyn-5-ol
Molecular Formula
C13H20O
Molecular Weight
72.151 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)(C)C#CC(C#CC(C)(C)C)O
InChIKey
KGZASKNUKKURJQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-07 15:32
