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 |