Chemistry:Cyclododecanone

Cyclododecanone

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Cyclododecanone
Identifiers
CAS Number	830-13-7 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	12690
PubChem CID	13246
UNII	WL053118A9 Y
InChI InChI=1S/C12H22O/c13-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-3-5-7-9-11-12/h1-11H2 Key: SXVPOSFURRDKBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1CCCCCC(=O)CCCCC1
Properties
Chemical formula	C12H22O
Molar mass	182.307 g·mol−1
Appearance	white solid
Melting point	60.8 °C (141.4 °F; 333.9 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Cyclododecanone is an organic compound with the formula (CH₂)₁₁CO. It is a cyclic ketone that exists as a white solid at room temperature.

Synthesis

It is produced by the oxidation of cyclododecane via cyclododecanol.

Uses

• Cyclododecanone is mainly consumed as a precursor to 1,12-dodecanedioic acid and laurolactam, which are precursors to certain specialized nylons.
• Small amounts are also converted to cyclohexadecanone, which is used in some fragrances.

Drug Use

Pimagedine-cyclodecanone hydrazone.

Hydrazone formation with pimagedine leads to a hypoglycemic formula. Notice that the shape of the molecule can be made to appear like a pharmacy cross symbol.