Compound Q&A
How is Cyclohexanone,2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methyl- (CAS: 23790-39-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
Cyclohexanone,2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methyl- (CAS: 23790-39-8) is synthesized via a Grignard reaction using 4-bromo-2,6-di-tert-butylcyclohexanone and 2-butyllithium. The reaction is carried out in a non-aqueous solvent like tetrahydrofuran (THF) under an inert atmosphere. The yield is around 70-80% with good selectivity. This route provides a reliable method for the synthesis of this compound.
About
CAS No
23790-39-8
English Name
Cyclohexanone,2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methyl-
Molecular Formula
C15H28O
Molecular Weight
224.38 g/mol
SMILES
CC1CC(C(=O)C(C1)C(C)(C)C)C(C)(C)C
InChIKey
LDPDMUPXRDWOPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-27 19:31
