4,4'-Diacetyldiphenyl ether

CAS: 2615-11-4

Ref. 3D-FD53938

Product Information

• Name: 4,4'-Diacetyldiphenyl ether
• Synonyms: 1-[4-(4-Acetylphenoxy)phenyl]ethanone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4,4'-Diacetyldiphenyl ether is a dienophile that reacts with electron-deficient aromatic compounds to form the corresponding 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl ethers. This compound is often used as an electron donor in organic synthesis reactions such as the Diels-Alder reaction and the Wacker process. It can also be used in the synthesis of trifluoromethanesulfonic acids, which are important for their use as fluorinating agents. 4,4'-Diacetyldiphenyl ether has a low solubility in aqueous solutions and is usually stored under inert atmosphere or in vacuo. It undergoes oxidation by air to form sulfur dioxide and phenol. The sulfide formed can react with elemental sulfur to produce hydrogen sulfide and elemental sulfur.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 254.28 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₄O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H14O3/c1-11(17)13-3-7-15(8-4-13)19-16-9-5-14(6-10-16)12(2)18/h3-10H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=GZRGHDIUPMPHCB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)c1ccc(Oc2ccc(C(C)=O)cc2)cc1