Compound Q&A
How is 12-Oxooctadecanoic acid (CAS: 925-44-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
12-Oxooctadecanoic acid can be synthesized through the oxidation of 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid using peroxyacids or organic peroxides as oxidizing agents. Alternatively, it can be produced by the reaction of octadecanoyl chloride with sodium hypochlorite followed by hydrolysis and oxidation steps.
About
CAS No
925-44-0
English Name
12-Oxooctadecanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C18H34O3
Molecular Weight
298.47 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey
OFOWUDSDZLONKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-04 21:36
