Compound Q&A
How is 4-Methyl-4-phenyl-2-pentanone (CAS: 7403-42-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
4-Methyl-4-phenyl-2-pentanone (CAS: 7403-42-1) is commonly synthesized via the reaction of methyl acetoacetate with phenylmagnesium bromide followed by acid work-up. The yield is typically around 70-80%, with high selectivity towards the desired product.
About
CAS No
7403-42-1
English Name
4-Methyl-4-phenyl-2-pentanone
Molecular Formula
C12H16O
Molecular Weight
176.26 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)CC(c1ccccc1)(C)C
InChIKey
PFDVPCSDZXZDMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-11 07:58
