Compound Q&A
How is 3-Acetoxy-4-cadinen-8-one (CAS: 923950-05-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-Acetoxy-4-cadinen-8-one (CAS: 923950-05-4) is typically synthesized through a multi-step process involving the hydrolysis of a corresponding acetoxy ketone followed by a cyclization reaction. The synthesis often uses catalytic amounts of acid or base, and the reaction is optimized for high yield and selectivity. Commonly, the compound is isolated by crystallization from an appropriate solvent.
About
CAS No
923950-05-4
English Name
3-Acetoxy-4-cadinen-8-one
Molecular Formula
C17H26O3
Molecular Weight
278.3865 g/mol
SMILES
CC1CC(=O)C(C2C1CC(C(=C2)C)OC(=O)C)C(C)C
InChIKey
BJLBGEPDNAWIIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-05 02:11
