Description
1-Ethoxy-4-(2-(4-methylphenyl)ethynyl)benzene (CAS No. 116903-46-9) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C17H16O. This aromatic ether features an ethynyl bridge connecting an ethoxy-substituted benzene ring to a p-tolyl group, making it a valuable intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry and materials science. Its well-defined structure and high stability under standard conditions ensure reliable performance in research applications. Available in quantities ranging from milligrams to kilograms, this compound is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥95% by GC or HPLC) and is supplied with comprehensive analytical data, including 1H NMR and MS spectra. Ideal for use in cross-coupling reactions, liquid crystal research, and as a building block for advanced organic materials.
Properties
- CAS Number: 116903-46-9
- Complexity: 292
- IUPAC Name: 1-ethoxy-4-[2-(p-tolyl)ethynyl]benzene
- InChI: InChI=1S/C17H16O/c1-3-18-17-12-10-16(11-13-17)9-8-15-6-4-14(2)5-7-15/h4-7,10-13H,3H2,1-2H3
- InChI Key: DURDZFYGFXPFAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 236.120115130
- Molecular Formula: C17H16O
- Molecular Weight: 236.31
- SMILES: CCOC1=CC=C(C=C1)C#CC2=CC=C(C=C2)C
- Topological: 9.2
- Monoisotopic Mass: 236.120115130
- Synonyms: 1-ETHOXY-4-[2-(4-METHYLPHENYL)ETHYNYL]BENZENE, 1-Ethoxy-4-(2-(4-methylphenyl)ethynyl)benzene, 116903-46-9, 1-ethoxy-4-(p-tolylethynyl)benzene, 1-ETHOXY-4-(2-P-TOLYLETHYNYL)BENZENE, Benzene, 1-ethoxy-4-[2-(4-methylphenyl)ethynyl]-, 1-Ethoxy-4-[(4-methylphenyl)ethynyl]benzene, MFCD01817758, 1-Ethoxy-4-[(4-methylphenyl)ethynyl]-benzene, MeP2OPa, SCHEMBL4801213, DTXSID80360937, DURDZFYGFXPFAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS022177301, AB91807, CS-W012873, DS-13539, SY111050, DB-027403, E1342, AG-690/13701574
Application
1-Ethoxy-4-(2-(4-methylphenyl)ethynyl)benzene serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of liquid crystalline materials due to its rigid, elongated structure. Researchers utilize this compound in Sonogashira coupling reactions to construct conjugated molecular systems for optoelectronic applications. It also finds use in the development of organic semiconductors and as a model substrate for studying alkyne-based polymerization reactions.
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