Compound Q&A
How is (2S,5S,2'S,5'S)-1,1'-(1,2-Ethanediyl)bis(2,5-diphenylphospholane) (CAS: 824395-67-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
The compound is typically synthesized via a Wittig-Horner reaction involving phenylphosphines and ethylene glycol. The reaction involves the condensation of phenylphosphines with ethylene glycol under basic conditions, followed by purification steps. Commonly used catalysts include triphenylphosphine and triethylamine, yielding a high purity product with good selectivity and yield.
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CAS No
824395-67-7
English Name
(2S,5S,2'S,5'S)-1,1'-(1,2-Ethanediyl)bis(2,5-diphenylphospholane)
Molecular Formula
C34H36P2
Molecular Weight
506.61 g/mol
SMILES
c1ccc(cc1)[C@@H]2CC[C@H](P2CCP3[C@@H](CC[C@H]3c4ccccc4)c5ccccc5)c6ccccc6
InChIKey
VHHAZLMVLLIMHT-CUPIEXAXSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 15:15
