Compound Q&A
How is 2-Methyl-9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene (CAS: 51580-23-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Methyl-9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene is synthesized through a multistep process involving the introduction of vinyl groups via alkyne coupling reactions. Commonly, this involves the use of phenyl acetylene and anthracene as starting materials, with palladium catalysts and base conditions to achieve the desired coupling and substitution. The yield typically ranges from 70-80%.
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CAS No
51580-23-5
English Name
2-Methyl-9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene
Molecular Formula
C31H20
Molecular Weight
392.5 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC2=C(C3=CC=CC=C3C(=C2C=C1)C#CC4=CC=CC=C4)C#CC5=CC=CC=C5
InChIKey
KBIWITFMKHHGQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-17 01:51