22539-93-1 | Benzyloxyacetone

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
250mg	97%	in stock	$15.00	$10.00
1g	97%	in stock	$24.00	$17.00
5g	97%	in stock	$116.00	$81.00
10g	97%	in stock	$180.00	$126.00
100g	97%	in stock	$1,535.00	$1,074.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB71056
• Chemical Name: Benzyloxyacetone
• CAS Number: 22539-93-1
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 164.2011
• MDL Number: MFCD01863536
• SMILES: CC(=O)COCc1ccccc1

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 137
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 12
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
• Rotatable Bond Count: 4
• XLogP3: 1.3

Upstream Synthesis Route

1-(Benzyloxy)propan-2-one, also known as benzyl glycidyl ether, is a versatile compound frequently utilized in chemical synthesis for its unique properties. This compound serves as a valuable building block in organic chemistry, offering a wide range of applications in the creation of complex molecules. In chemical synthesis, 1-(Benzyloxy)propan-2-one can act as a protecting group for aldehydes and ketones, safeguarding specific functional groups during various reactions. By selectively blocking reactive sites, this compound allows chemists to control the sequence of reactions and prevent unintended side reactions, ultimately aiding in the synthesis of target molecules with high precision.Additionally, 1-(Benzyloxy)propan-2-one can participate in a variety of transformations, such as nucleophilic additions and nucleophilic substitutions, expanding its utility in the realm of synthetic chemistry. Its epoxide functional group provides opportunities for ring-opening reactions, enabling the formation of diverse chemical structures with strategic bond formations.Furthermore, the benzyl group in 1-(Benzyloxy)propan-2-one can be easily modified or removed under specific conditions, allowing for further chemical manipulations and derivatizations. This flexibility makes it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, natural products, and other complex organic molecules, highlighting its importance in the field of organic synthesis.

Literature

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