CAS 1708-40-3: 2-phenyl-1,3-dioxan-5-ol

2-Phenyl-1,3-dioxan-5-ol

2-Phenyl-1,3-dioxan-5-ol is an organic molecule that has been shown to have antimicrobial properties. It is an acidic chemical that reacts with the carbonyl group of other molecules and releases aldehyde or ketone groups. The reaction mechanism is nucleophilic and requires an alkaline pH. 2-Phenyl-1,3-dioxan-5-ol can be synthesized by reacting phenylacetic acid with formaldehyde in the presence of carbon tetrachloride as a solvent. This reaction can be carried out at room temperature and takes approximately 1 hour to complete. 2-Phenyl-1,3-dioxan-5-ol can be used as a deodorizer for various types of materials such as plastics, textiles, and rubber products. It can also be applied for surface methodology experiments such as XPS analysis and surface reactions.