Compound Q&A
How is 2,2'-[1,3-Phenylenebis(oxy)]diethanol (CAS: 102-40-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
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2,2'-[1,3-Phenylenebis(oxy)]diethanol is typically synthesized by the reaction of bisphenol A with ethylene oxide. The process involves the use of a strong base catalyst and requires precise control of reaction conditions to achieve high yields. Commonly, potassium hydroxide is used as the catalyst, and the reaction is carried out in an aqueous solvent system.
About
CAS No
102-40-9
English Name
2,2'-[1,3-Phenylenebis(oxy)]diethanol
Molecular Formula
C10H14O4
Molecular Weight
198.21799999999996 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)OCCO)OCCO
InChIKey
IAXFZZHBFXRZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-10 15:15
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