Compound Q&A
How is (3E,8Z,11Z)-3,8,11-Tetradecatrien-1-yl acetate (CAS: 163041-94-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
(3E,8Z,11Z)-3,8,11-Tetradecatrien-1-yl acetate is typically synthesized via a hydrogenation process of 11-methyl-3,8-dodecadien-1-ol followed by acetylation. The hydrogenation step is often catalyzed by palladium on carbon, and the acetylation is catalyzed by an acid catalyst. The process yields around 85% of the target compound with good selectivity towards the desired isomer.
About
CAS No
163041-94-9
English Name
(3E,8Z,11Z)-3,8,11-Tetradecatrien-1-yl acetate
Molecular Formula
C16H26O2
Molecular Weight
250.38 g/mol
SMILES
CC/C=C\C/C=C\CCC/C=C/CCOC(=O)C
InChIKey
HWPJPNQEVWTZSJ-XBZOLNABSA-N
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