CAS 4287-30-3: 2-[(3,5-Dimethylphenoxy)methyl]oxirane

2-[(3,5-Dimethylphenoxy)methyl]oxirane is a halogenated organic compound that has a linear structure. It is an unsubstituted heteroaryl with two cyclic alkyl groups. The 2-[(3,5-dimethylphenoxy)methyl]oxirane molecule contains one chlorine atom and one linear alkyl chain. The chlorine atom is attached to the 2-position of the oxirane ring and the linear alkyl chain is attached to the 5-position of the oxirane ring. 2-[(3,5-Dimethylphenoxy)methyl]oxirane can be synthesized in three ways: 1) by reacting 3,5-dimethylbenzoyl chloride with ethylene oxide; 2) by reacting phenol with chloromethyl methyl ether; or 3) by reacting 3,5-dimethylbenzoyl chloride with eth

Applications 3,5-Dimethylphenoxymethyloxirane is a reactant used in the preparation of thiiranes. References Thirupathaiah, A., et. al.: Oriental J. Chem., 25, 771 (2009)