Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1,3-Bis(benzyloxy)-2-propanol (CAS: 6972-79-8)?
Answer
1,3-Bis(benzyloxy)-2-propanol is an oily liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 266.26 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 15.3, indicating it is a weak base. The compound is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone but less soluble in water. It is moderately reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo condensation reactions under certain conditions.
About
CAS No
6972-79-8
English Name
1,3-Bis(benzyloxy)-2-propanol
Molecular Formula
C17H20O3
Molecular Weight
272.34 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)COCC(COCC2=CC=CC=C2)O
InChIKey
ARLSYSVVBAMYKA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-07 15:32
