Compound Q&A
How is Tetrapotassium 2,2',2'',2'''-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy-2,1-phenylenenitrilo)]tetraacetate (CAS: 73630-08-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
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This compound is typically synthesized through a multistep process involving the reaction of potassium acetate with 1,2-bis(2-cyanoethoxy)benzene, followed by the addition of acetic anhydride. The synthesis involves careful control of reaction conditions to achieve high yields and purity.
About
CAS No
73630-08-7
English Name
Tetrapotassium 2,2',2'',2'''-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy-2,1-phenylenenitrilo)]tetraacetate
Molecular Formula
C22H20K4N2O10
Molecular Weight
628.79 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)N(CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-])OCCOC2=CC=CC=C2N(CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-].[K+].[K+].[K+].[K+]
InChIKey
MAWIDOKQOLSOFT-UHFFFAOYSA-J
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