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What are the physical and chemical properties of [(2,2-Diethoxyethoxy)methyl]benzene (CAS: 42783-78-8)?
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[(2,2-Diethoxyethoxy)methyl]benzene (CAS: 42783-78-8) is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 328.42 g/mol. It has a low melting point of -32°C and a boiling point of 202°C. The compound is slightly soluble in water but miscible with many organic solvents. It is moderately reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles and electrophiles, making it useful in various chemical reactions.
About
CAS No
42783-78-8
English Name
[(2,2-Diethoxyethoxy)methyl]benzene
Molecular Formula
C13H20O3
Molecular Weight
224.3 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(COCC1=CC=CC=C1)OCC
InChIKey
VTYTZCJKJNWMGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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