Compound Q&A
How is 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl 2-methylpropanoate (CAS: 78-35-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl 2-methylpropanoate can be synthesized via a condensation reaction between 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol and propanoyl chloride in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide. The reaction is typically carried out in an aprotic solvent like dimethylformamide (DMF) and proceeds with good selectivity and yield.
About
CAS No
78-35-3
English Name
3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl 2-methylpropanoate
Molecular Formula
C14H24O2
Molecular Weight
224.34 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)C(=O)OC(C)(CCC=C(C)C)C=C
InChIKey
JZIARAQCPRDGAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-13 15:28
