Compound Q&A
How is 11-Henicosanol (CAS: 3381-26-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
11-Henicosanol can be synthesized through the reduction of 11-henicosenal using hydrogen in the presence of a platinum catalyst. The reaction is carried out under mild conditions, and the yield is typically around 85%. Selectivity is good, and the product purity is high, making this method suitable for industrial-scale production.
About
CAS No
3381-26-8
English Name
11-Henicosanol
Molecular Formula
C21H44O
Molecular Weight
312.58 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCC(CCCCCCCCCC)O
InChIKey
BCNCKKYOXRHQGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-04 19:14
