2,2,14,14-Tetramethyl-8-oxopentadecanedioic acid diethyl ester

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INT738606434

CAS Number

738606-43-4

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CAS Number

738606-43-4

Storage

2-8℃

Synonyms

diethyl 2,2,14,14-tetramethyl-8-oxopentadecanedioate;Pentadecanedioic acid, 2,2,14,14-tetramethyl-8-oxo-, 1,15-diethyl ester;diethyl 2,2,14,14-tetramethyl-

Molecular Formula

C23H42O5

Molecular Weight

398.58

Smiles

C(OCC)(=O)C(C)(C)CCCCCC(=O)CCCCCC(C)(C)C(OCC)=O

Appearance

Light yellow to brown liquid

Boiling Point

472.7℃

Relative Density

0.966

General Description

2,2,14,14-Tetramethyl-8-oxopentadecanedioic acid diethyl ester is the diethyl ester derivative of 2,2,14,14-tetramethyl-8-oxopentadecanedioic acid. The esterification of the terminal carboxylic acids increases its lipophilicity and volatility, making it an ideal precursor for specialized synthetic applications.

Mechanism of Action

It acts as a protected, lipid-soluble building block. The ethyl ester groups allow for better penetration in certain chemical processes, and can be selectively hydrolyzed to reveal the active diacid. The core structure maintains the metabolic stability provided by the gem-dimethyl groups.

Application

It is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of macrocyclic compounds and as a specialized reagent in the development of novel lipid-regulating pharmaceuticals.