Compound Q&A
How is Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, (1R,2R,4R)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl ester, rel- (CAS: 7779-73-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
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Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, (1R,2R,4R)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl ester, rel- can be synthesized via a Wittig reaction, where a diarylphosphite is reacted with butyraldehyde and 2,3,4,7,7-pentamethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane. This method provides good yield and can be controlled with appropriate conditions.
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CAS No
7779-73-9
English Name
Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, (1R,2R,4R)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl ester, rel-
Molecular Formula
C15H26O2
Molecular Weight
238.37 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)CC(=O)OC1CC2CCC1(C2(C)C)C
InChIKey
MPYYVGIJHREDBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-07 19:01
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