Dibenzodioxin

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Dibenzo-p-dioxin
Dibenzodioxin
IUPAC name Dibenzo-1,4-dioxin
Other names Dibenzodioxin,
Dibenzo-p-dioxin,
Oxanthrene
Identifiers
CAS number [262-12-4]
Properties
Molecular formula C12H8O2
Molar mass 184.20 g/mol
Appearance White crystals
Melting point

122 °C (395 K)

Boiling point

283.5 °C (556.5 K)

Related compounds
Related compounds dioxin
1,4-dioxin
polychlorinated dibenzodioxins
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Dibenzodioxin, C12H8O2, is an organic heterocyclic compound in which two benzene rings are attached to a dioxin ring.

Image:Dibenzodioxin isomers.png

The name generally refers to the dibenzo-p-dioxin, as no detailed information is available on the dibenzo-o-dioxin isomer, expected to be highly unstable with peroxidelike characteristics.

Dibenzo-1,4-dioxin can be prepared by cycloaddition, namely by the Diels-Alder reaction[1]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 1, 1994, 927 - 931, Effect of ring strain on the formation and pyrolysis of some Diels–Alder adducts of 2-sulfolene (2,3-dihydrothiophene 1,1-dioxide) and maleic anhydride with 1,3-dienes and products derived therefrom.
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