Pentethylcyclanone Explained

Pentethylcyclanone is an antitussive medication having molecular formula C₁₆H₂₅NO_{2 .}

Synthesis

Pentethylcyclanone can be prepared by alkylation of the anion of the self-condensation product of cyclopentanone with N-(2-chloroethyl)-morpholine.^[1]

Notes and References

1. DE. 1059901. 1959-06-25. Verfahren zur Herstellung von substituierten 2-Amino-alkylcycloalkanonen bzw, ihren Salzen [Process for the preparation of substituted 2-amino-alkylcycloalkanones or their salts]. Ciba AG. Ueberwasser H .