Compound Q&A
How is (R)-3-Hydroxydecanoic acid (CAS: 19525-80-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
(R)-3-Hydroxydecanoic acid can be synthesized via the reduction of (R)-3-keto-decanoic acid using lithium aluminum hydride (LAH) as a catalyst. The process yields a high purity product with good selectivity. The reaction is conducted in a solvent like tetrahydrofuran (THF) under anhydrous conditions to achieve high yield and purity.
About
CAS No
19525-80-5
English Name
(R)-3-Hydroxydecanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H20O3
Molecular Weight
188.27 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCC(CC(=O)O)O
InChIKey
FYSSBMZUBSBFJL-SECBINFHSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-26 08:46
