Compound Q&A
How is 4-Methyl-4-penten-1-ol (CAS: 22508-64-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
4-Methyl-4-penten-1-ol is usually synthesized via the reduction of 4-methyl-4-pentenal. This is typically achieved using lithium aluminum hydride (LAH) or sodium borohydride as the reducing agent. The process yields a high selectivity towards the alcohol formation. The reaction is carried out in anhydrous conditions to avoid side reactions and achieve a yield of around 80-90%.
About
CAS No
22508-64-1
English Name
4-Methyl-4-penten-1-ol
Molecular Formula
C6H12O
Molecular Weight
100.161 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=C)CCCO
InChIKey
LOFHPLKGPULNQP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-05 06:57
