CAS 563-78-0: 2,3-Dimethyl-1-butene

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Applications 2,3-Dimethyl-1-butene is used in reactions to convert fatty acids to flavor compounds. It is also used in reactions with asymmetric glyoxylate to form α-hydroxy esters. References Mikami, K. et al.: J. Am. Chem., 112, 3949 (1990);

2,3-Dimethylbut-1-ene

2,3-Dimethyl-1-butene is a hydrocarbon that is reactive with chlorine and forms an alkyl chloride. It has been used as a homogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of acid from inorganic acids and sulfonic acids. The reaction mechanism is not well understood, but it may be due to the formation of a coordination complex between the metal hydroxide and 2,3-dimethyl-1-butene. 2,3-Dimethyl-1-butene reacts with acid to form dimethyl fumarate. 2,3-Dimethyl-1-butene can also react with water to form an inorganic acid or a sulfonic acid. The equilibrium constant is dependent on the concentration of water in solution.