Compound Q&A
How is (2,2-Diethoxyethyl)benzene (CAS: 6314-97-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
(2,2-Diethoxyethyl)benzene is typically synthesized through a Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction. The process involves treating benzene with 2,2-dibromoethanol in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, such as aluminum chloride. This method provides a high yield and good selectivity for the target compound.
About
CAS No
6314-97-2
English Name
(2,2-Diethoxyethyl)benzene
Molecular Formula
C12H18O2
Molecular Weight
194.27 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(Cc1ccccc1)OCC
InChIKey
FYERTDTXGGOMGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-25 08:48
