CAS 2040-04-2: 1-(2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethanone

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2',6'-Dimethoxyacetophenone

2',6'-Dimethoxyacetophenone is a synthetic flavonoid that has been shown to be an anticarcinogenic. This compound is synthesized by cyclodehydration of 2,6-dimethoxybenzaldehyde with hydrochloric acid in the presence of magnesium chloride as a catalyst. The resulting product is then converted to 2',6'-dimethoxyacetophenone by acidic hydrolysis. 2',6'-Dimethoxyacetophenone can also be obtained through Wittig reaction of chlorides and magnesium or via phosphoranes synthesis using magnesium and cyanide as starting materials. This compound can also be produced by benzoylation of styrene followed by chalcone synthesis.