Compound Q&A
How is 1-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-3-methylbutan-1-one (CAS: 99783-85-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-3-methylbutan-1-one is commonly synthesized via a multistep process involving the reaction of 4-methoxybenzaldehyde with methyl acetate followed by a condensation reaction. This synthesis typically employs a Lewis acid catalyst like aluminum chloride to promote the formation of the desired product with high yield and good selectivity.
About
CAS No
99783-85-4
English Name
1-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-3-methylbutan-1-one
Molecular Formula
C12H16O3
Molecular Weight
208.25 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)CC(=O)C1=CC(=C(C=C1)OC)O
InChIKey
OSIWAIIBXIPDIB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-08 04:51
