CAS 2979-26-2

2-Ethoxycyclohexanol

Description:

2-Ethoxycyclohexanol is an organic compound characterized by its cyclohexane ring substituted with an ethoxy group and a hydroxyl group. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pleasant odor, commonly used as a solvent and in the synthesis of various chemical compounds. The presence of both the ethoxy and hydroxyl functional groups contributes to its solubility in organic solvents and its potential for hydrogen bonding, which can influence its reactivity and interactions with other substances. The compound has a moderate boiling point and is relatively stable under standard conditions, although it may undergo reactions typical of alcohols, such as dehydration or oxidation. Safety data indicates that it should be handled with care, as it may cause irritation upon contact with skin or eyes. Overall, 2-Ethoxycyclohexanol serves as a useful intermediate in organic synthesis and has applications in various industrial processes.

Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-10-8-6-4-3-5-7(8)9/h7-9H,2-6H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=PKOQGLKMAXRWPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O(CC)C1C(O)CCCC1

Synonyms:

• o-Ethoxycyclohexanol
• 2-Ethoxycyklohexanol
• NSC 128076
• 2-Ethoxycyclohexan-1-ol
• 2-Ethoxycyclohexanol
• NSC 128076
• 2-Ethoxy-1-cyclohexanol
• 2-Ethoxycyklohexanol [Czech]
• 2-Ethoxycyclohexanol
• Cyclohexanol, 2-ethoxy-

2-Ethoxycyclohexan-1-ol

CAS: 2979-26-2

2-Ethoxycyclohexan-1-ol is an organic compound that is used in the synthesis of cyclic ethers. It can be produced by the dehydrogenation of 2,2-dimethylcyclopentanol with molybdenum as a catalyst. The rate of reaction is influenced by the constant and strategies used to control the reaction. X-ray diffraction studies have been done on crystalline samples to determine its crystal structure. These studies revealed that 2-ethoxycyclohexan-1-ol has a peroxide group where it binds to oxygen atoms at different locations with different binding energies. It also has an epoxide group that can react with a nucleophile such as water to form an oxirane ring, which is thermodynamically favourable. This reactivity can be seen in cyclic ethers such as tetrahydrofuran and ethylene oxide.

Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 144.21 g/mol

Ref: 3D-CAA97926