Compound Q&A
How is 1,1',1''-(Chloromethanetriyl)tris(4-methoxybenzene) (CAS: 49757-42-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
1,1',1''-(Chloromethanetriyl)tris(4-methoxybenzene) can be synthesized by reacting 4-methoxybenzene with chloromethane in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, such as aluminum chloride. The reaction is carried out under anhydrous conditions to prevent side reactions. The yield is typically good, and the product is isolated by column chromatography using an appropriate solvent system.
About
CAS No
49757-42-8
English Name
1,1',1''-(Chloromethanetriyl)tris(4-methoxybenzene)
Molecular Formula
C22H21ClO3
Molecular Weight
368.86 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C2=CC=C(C=C2)OC)(C3=CC=C(C=C3)OC)Cl
InChIKey
OBFCMKPFILBCSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-07 19:01
