CAS: 15957-23-0

1-(1,4-Dioxan-2-yl)ethan-1-one is a nucleophilic compound that can be used as a catalyst for the conversion of carbinols and ketonitriles to their corresponding esters. It has been shown to have stereoselective properties in its reaction with substituted phenols. 1-(1,4-Dioxan-2-yl)ethan-1-one is also able to form coordination complexes with metals. The molecule is chiral and the enantiomers have different reactivities. This product has been shown to be useful in coatings, such as those applied to paper or textiles.