CAS 898759-45-0

2-[(2-Ethoxyphenyl)methyl]-1,3-dioxolane

Description:

2-[(2-Ethoxyphenyl)methyl]-1,3-dioxolane is an organic compound characterized by its unique structure, which includes a dioxolane ring and an ethoxy-substituted phenyl group. The presence of the dioxolane moiety suggests that it may exhibit properties typical of cyclic ethers, such as moderate polarity and potential reactivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions. The ethoxy group contributes to the compound's solubility in organic solvents and may influence its overall hydrophobicity. This compound may also display interesting biological activities due to the presence of the aromatic ring, which can participate in π-π stacking interactions and other non-covalent interactions. Its molecular structure suggests potential applications in pharmaceuticals or as a building block in organic synthesis. However, specific physical properties such as boiling point, melting point, and solubility would need to be determined experimentally or sourced from reliable chemical databases for a comprehensive understanding of its characteristics. Safety data should also be consulted to assess any hazards associated with handling this compound.

Formula: C₁₂H₁₆O₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C12H16O3/c1-2-13-11-6-4-3-5-10(11)9-12-14-7-8-15-12/h3-6,12H,2,7-9H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=VABGVBFTTMFRIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C1=C(OCC)C=CC=C1)C2OCCO2

Synonyms:

• 1,3-Dioxolane, 2-[(2-ethoxyphenyl)methyl]-
• 2-[(2-Ethoxyphenyl)methyl]-1,3-dioxolane