Table 1 The effect of groups on the yield
From: A novel synthesis method of cyclopentadecanone and cyclopentadecanolide from vegetable oil
| Ester groups | Yieldsa of cyclopentadecanone (%) |
|---|---|
| methyl | 32.7 |
| ethyl | 38.5 |
| propyl | 31.1 |
| butyl | 21.0 |
| typical synthetic route | 12.8 |