Compound Q&A
How is Dimethyl 2,2'-[(4-methyl-1,2-phenylene)bis(oxy)]diacetate (CAS: 52589-39-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
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Dimethyl 2,2'-[(4-methyl-1,2-phenylene)bis(oxy)]diacetate can be synthesized through the condensation of 4-methylphenol with dimethyl acetate in the presence of a mild acid catalyst such as sulfuric acid. The reaction is typically carried out at room temperature with moderate yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
52589-39-6
English Name
Dimethyl 2,2'-[(4-methyl-1,2-phenylene)bis(oxy)]diacetate
Molecular Formula
C13H16O6
Molecular Weight
268.26 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(OC)COc1ccc(cc1OCC(=O)OC)C
InChIKey
INCGXCFQGBLZHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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