Compound Q&A
How is [1-(Diphenylmethyl)-3-azetidinyl]methanol (CAS: 72351-36-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
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[1-(Diphenylmethyl)-3-azetidinyl]methanol is usually synthesized via a multistep process, starting with the formation of 1-(diphenylmethyl)azetidine. The azetidine is then reacted with methanol in the presence of a suitable base such as sodium methoxide. The reaction is typically carried out in anhydrous conditions to ensure high yield and selectivity.
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CAS No
72351-36-1
English Name
[1-(Diphenylmethyl)-3-azetidinyl]methanol
Molecular Formula
C17H19NO
Molecular Weight
253.35 g/mol
SMILES
C1C(CN1C(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3)CO
InChIKey
GEFUGGQLCNKIQP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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