Compound Q&A
How is 8-(2-Octyl-1-cyclopropen-1-yl)octanoic acid (CAS: 738-87-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
8-(2-Octyl-1-cyclopropen-1-yl)octanoic acid is synthesized through a multistep process involving alkylation and cyclization reactions. Commonly, a cyclic enol ester is formed and then converted into the final product. The reaction yields are typically around 70-80%, and the use of catalytic amounts of acid is required.
About
CAS No
738-87-4
English Name
8-(2-Octyl-1-cyclopropen-1-yl)octanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C19H34O2
Molecular Weight
294.48 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCC1=C(C1)CCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey
PQRKPYLNZGDCFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-08 09:14