Description
p-Anisil is a reagent used in the preparation of novel quinoxaline derivatives with anti-HIV activity.
Synonyms
4,4'-Dimethoxybenzil; Anisil
IUPAC Name
1,2-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)ethane-1,2-dione
Molecular Formula
C16H14O4
Canonical SMILES
COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)OC
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H14O4/c1-19-13-7-3-11(4-8-13)15(17)16(18)12-5-9-14(20-2)10-6-12/h3-10H,1-2H3
InChIKey
YNANGXWUZWWFKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
442.2 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
132-134 °C (lit.)
Appearance
Yellow fine crystalline powder