Cyclooctanone Explained

Cyclooctanone is an organic compound with the formula . It is a waxy white solid.

Synthesis

• It can be prepared by Jones oxidation of cyclooctanol.
• It can also be produced by ketonization reaction starting with azelaic acid.^[1]

Use

Use of cyclooctanone is almost nonexistent drug chemistry with only 2 known exceptions:

1. Blonanserin
2. Iprindole

See also

• Suberone

Notes and References

1. E. J. Eisenbraun. 10.15227/orgsyn.045.0028. Cycloöctanone . Organic Syntheses . 1965 . 45 . 28 .