Compound Q&A
How is 1,2-Bis-O-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-D-glucitol (CAS: 68412-01-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
1,2-Bis-O-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-D-glucitol (CAS: 68412-01-1) is typically synthesized through a multi-step process involving the reaction of D-glucitol with 2-oxirane methyl chlorides. The synthesis involves condensation reactions followed by ring-opening of the oxirane groups. Commonly used catalysts include tertiary amines. The overall yield is around 70-80%, and the reaction is carried out under anhydrous conditions to ensure high purity.
About
CAS No
68412-01-1
English Name
1,2-Bis-O-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-D-glucitol
Molecular Formula
C12H22O8
Molecular Weight
274.7 g/mol
SMILES
C1C(O1)CCl.C(C(C(C(C(CO)O)O)O)O)O
InChIKey
BSEZXPPEGWKPOE-BEAPMJEYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-22 19:24
