Compound Q&A
How is [(Diphenylmethyl)sulfanyl]acetic acid (CAS: 63547-22-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
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[(Diphenylmethyl)sulfanyl]acetic acid can be synthesized through the amidation of diphenylmethanethiol with acetic anhydride. Common catalysts include 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) to improve the yield and selectivity. The reaction typically proceeds with a yield of around 70-80%, depending on the purity of starting materials.
About
CAS No
63547-22-8
English Name
[(Diphenylmethyl)sulfanyl]acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C15H14O2S
Molecular Weight
258.34 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C2=CC=CC=C2)SCC(=O)O
InChIKey
HTHFEDOFDBZPRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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