Compound Q&A
How is Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methoxy-3,3-diphenylpropanoate (CAS: 178306-47-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methoxy-3,3-diphenylpropanoate is synthesized via a multi-step process involving protection of the phenolic hydroxyl group, followed by methylation and deprotection. Commonly, the synthesis uses catalytic hydrogenation over palladium catalysts and selective alkylation reactions to achieve high yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
178306-47-3
English Name
Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methoxy-3,3-diphenylpropanoate
Molecular Formula
C17H18O4
Molecular Weight
286.33 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C(C(C1=CC=CC=C1)(C2=CC=CC=C2)OC)O
InChIKey
BEPLSLADXOJCBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-10 19:08
