4-{2-[2-(4-Formylphenoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}benzaldehyde
2011
New Dialdehyde Compound Synthesis
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ma Zhen, Cao Yiqun
Primary Institution: Guangxi University
Hypothesis
The current work aims to prepare dialdehydes and trialdehydes, to investigate their condensation behaviors with oligo-amines and synthesize macrocyclic and/or macrobicyclic compounds.
Conclusion
A new dialdehyde was successfully synthesized and its structure was confirmed through various analytical methods.
Supporting Evidence
- The new dialdehyde was obtained through a specific chemical reaction.
- The structure was confirmed using elemental analysis, IR, NMR spectra, and X-ray crystal analysis.
- The compound has a unique molecular structure with specific bond angles and lengths.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical compound by mixing two ingredients, and they figured out what it looks like using special tests.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a reaction of 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde with bis(2,2'-dichloroethyl)ether in DMF, followed by crystallization.
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