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.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811018150

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