Compound Q&A
How is Bis(2-oxiranylmethyl) 4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylate (CAS: 21544-03-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
Bis(2-oxiranylmethyl) 4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylate (CAS: 21544-03-6) can be synthesized via a two-step process. First, the 4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid is reacted with epichlorohydrin to form the oxirane derivatives. Then, these derivatives are coupled to form the bis(2-oxiranylmethyl) derivative. Commonly used catalysts include triphenylphosphine and 4-dimethylaminopyridine, and the yield is typically over 90%.
About
CAS No
21544-03-6
English Name
Bis(2-oxiranylmethyl) 4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylate
Molecular Formula
C14H18O6
Molecular Weight
282.29 g/mol
SMILES
C1C=CCC(C1C(=O)OCC2CO2)C(=O)OCC3CO3
InChIKey
KTPIWUHKYIJBCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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