Compound Q&A
How is 3-(Cyclopentyloxy)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (CAS: 67387-76-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-(Cyclopentyloxy)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (CAS: 67387-76-2) is commonly synthesized via the reaction of 4-methoxybenzaldehyde with cyclopentanol in the presence of a strong acid catalyst such as sulfuric acid. The reaction typically yields a high purity product with a yield of around 80-90%, depending on the conditions.
About
CAS No
67387-76-2
English Name
3-(Cyclopentyloxy)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C13H16O3
Molecular Weight
220.27 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C=O)OC2CCCC2
InChIKey
FZFWPURYSWKIRT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-27 19:31
