Compound Q&A
How is TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER (CAS: 25498-49-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER (CAS: 25498-49-1) is synthesized via the reaction of propylene oxide with methanol in the presence of a strong acid catalyst, such as sulfuric acid. The process involves the methylation of propylene glycol, followed by etherification. The yield is typically high, and the selectivity towards the desired ether is good due to the mild reaction conditions.
About
CAS No
25498-49-1
English Name
TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER
Molecular Formula
C10H22O4
Molecular Weight
206.28 g/mol
EINECS
247-045-4
SMILES
O(C([H])([H])C([H])(C([H])([H])[H])OC([H])([H])[H])C([H])(C([H])([H])[H])C([H])([H])OC([H])(C([H])([H])[H])C([H])([H])O[H]
InChIKey
WAEVWDZKMBQDEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-22 19:21
