CAS 938-16-9: 2,2-Dimethyl-1-phenyl-1-propanone

2,2-dimethyl-1-phenylpropan-1-one is a reactive chemical that reacts with phosphorus pentachloride to form 2,2-dimethyloxirane. This compound has been shown to react with methoxy groups to form the oxirane ring. The UV absorption spectrum of this compound shows two bands at 222 nm and 246 nm. This reaction can be performed in a lab by combining the reactants in a hydroxide solution or sodium hydroxide solution. The transfer reactions can be performed using a solid catalyst such as silica gel, aluminum chloride, or titanium tetrachloride. The reaction mechanism for this compound is a free radical addition of the methyl group to the phosphorus pentachloride molecule. The activation energies for this reaction are low because there are relatively few steps involved.

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2,2-Dimethylpropiophenone