Compound Q&A
How is 2,2-Dimethylbutanedioic Acid 1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl) Ester (CAS: 660423-00-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
2,2-Dimethylbutanedioic Acid 1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl) Ester can be synthesized by the esterification of 2,2-Dimethylbutanedioic acid with sec-butyl alcohol in the presence of a strong acid catalyst like sulfuric acid. The reaction is carried out under reflux and yields approximately 85-90% of the desired ester product. The reaction is selective and can be optimized for better yields and product purity.
About
CAS No
660423-00-7
English Name
2,2-Dimethylbutanedioic Acid 1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl) Ester
Molecular Formula
C10H18O4
Molecular Weight
202.25 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(O)CC(C)(C)C(OC(C)(C)C)=O
InChIKey
HJPDRTSDGCUAIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-01 17:12
