Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl 5,5-difluoro-2-oxo-cyclohexanecarboxylate (CAS: 22515-17-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
Ethyl 5,5-difluoro-2-oxo-cyclohexanecarboxylate (CAS: 22515-17-9) can be synthesized by the reaction of 5,5-difluoro-2-oxocyclohexanecarboxylic acid with ethyl chloroformate in the presence of a base like triethylamine. The reaction is selective and provides good yield (typically >90%). This method is widely used in academic and industrial settings for the preparation of this compound.
About
CAS No
22515-17-9
English Name
Ethyl 5,5-difluoro-2-oxo-cyclohexanecarboxylate
Molecular Formula
C9H12F2O3
Molecular Weight
206.18799999999993 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1CC(CCC1=O)(F)F
InChIKey
IYUYMCKYKODONH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-04-02 05:05
