Compound Q&A
How is 3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione homopolymer (CAS: 26680-10-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione homopolymer (CAS: 26680-10-4) is typically synthesized through ring-opening polymerization of its monomer, 3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione. Commonly, this process is carried out in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, such as titanium tetrachloride. The reaction is carried out under anhydrous conditions and at elevated temperatures to achieve high molecular weight polymers with good selectivity and yield.
About
CAS No
26680-10-4
English Name
3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione homopolymer
Molecular Formula
C6H8O4
Molecular Weight
144.13 g/mol
SMILES
CC1C(=O)OC(C(=O)O1)C
InChIKey
JJTUDXZGHPGLLC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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