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1-(4-Phenoxyphenoxy)-2-propanol (POPA)

1-(4-Phenoxyphenoxy)-2-propanol (POPA)

CAS Number: 57650-78-9

Molecular Formula: C15H16O3

Purity: 99.84%

Chemical Class: OrganicReaction Types: Ethers FormationChemical Subclass: EthersAlcohol + 2-Chloropyridine → PyriproxyfenPyriproxyfen Intermediatepropan-2-ol derivativesAromatic ether intermediates IGRsJuvenile hormone mimics synthesisPyriproxyfen Alcohol99% Purity Pyriproxyfen Alcohol

About 1-(4-Phenoxyphenoxy)-2-propanol (POPA)

1-(4-Phenoxyphenoxy)-2-propanol (CAS 95737-30-3), frequently referred to in the industry as "Pyriproxyfen Alcohol," is a sophisticated aromatic ether and secondary alcohol that serves as the definitive structural backbone for advanced insect growth regulators (IGRs). Features as a diphenyl ether moiety linked to a prop...

Synonyms

  • AC1Q2BWP
  • O-benzoyl N-hydroxylmorpholine
  • ACMC-20m082
  • ACMC-20m083
  • RVAHBQKJLFMRFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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1-(4-Phenoxyphenoxy)-2-propanol (POPA) Specifications

CAS Number
57650-78-9
Molecular Formula
C15H16O3
Molecular Weight
244.28 g/mol
Canonical SMILES
CC(COC1=CC=C(C=C1)OC2=CC=CC=C2)O
InChI Key
RVAHBQKJLFMRFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/C15H16O3/c1-12(16)11-17-13-7-9-15(10-8-13)18-14-5-3-2-4-6-14/h2-10,12,16H,11H2,1H3
PubChem CID
10399568
MDL Number
MFCD00187185
HSN No
29094900
Molecular Weight
244.28 g/mol
Density
1.137
Boiling point
379.258 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point
183.169 °C
PSA
38.69
logP
3.23850
pKa
14.33±0.20(Predicted)
Purity (by HPLC)
99.84%
Key Reaction
Alcohol + 2-Chloropyridine → Pyriproxyfen
Insect Growth Regulators
Primary precursor for Pyriproxyfen. Disrupting the hormonal balance in insects, preventing larvae from developing into adults
Public Health & Vector Control
Manufacture formulations for the control of mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti), houseflies, and cockroaches, particularly in resistance management programs
Crop Protection
Critical for the production of insecticides used in citrus, cotton, and greenhouse crops to target whiteflies and scale insects
Aroma Chemistry
Scaffold for synthesizing "woody" or "floral" aromatic ethers with high tenacity and stability in alkaline environments (like soaps)
UV Stabilizers
Intermediate for aromatic-based UV absorbers due to its stable ether-linked phenolic structure
Bioactive Scaffolds
Explored in medicinal chemistry for the development of lipid-modulating agents and enzyme inhibitors

Condition

Store in a cool (15-25°C), dry place

Physical State

Protect from strong light and oxidizing agents

Handling

Can transition between a solid and a viscous liquid depending on ambient temperature; gentle warming may be required for uniform sampling

Incompatibility

Keep away from strong acids and acid chlorides, which can cause dehydration of the secondary alcohol or cleavage of the ether bonds.

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  1. AC1Q2BWP
  2. O-benzoyl N-hydroxylmorpholine
  3. ACMC-20m082
  4. ACMC-20m083
  5. RVAHBQKJLFMRFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

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3 – 5 weeks estimated

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20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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