6623-56-9

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-oxoethyl]-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.1~3,7~]decane
• Synonyms: Methenamine Related Compound 1;1-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenacyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (7CI)
• CAS NO: 6623-56-9
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₉N₄O₃*Cl
• Molecular Weight: 291.3251
• Mol File: 6623-56-9.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-oxoethyl]-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.1~3,7~]decane(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-oxoethyl]-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.1~3,7~]decane(6623-56-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-oxoethyl]-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.1~3,7~]decane(6623-56-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 6623-56-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Explanation

The compound is composed of 15 carbon atoms, 22 hydrogen atoms, 4 nitrogen atoms, and 2 oxygen atoms.
2. Quaternary ammonium compound

Explanation

It has a positively charged nitrogen atom, which is bonded to four different organic groups.
3. Tricyclic structure
4. Contains a phenyl group

Explanation

A phenyl group (C6H5) is a part of the molecule, which is a six-carbon aromatic ring with delocalized electrons.
5. Contains hydroxy functional groups

Explanation

The compound has hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to the phenyl ring, which can participate in hydrogen bonding and other interactions.
6. Potential medical applications

Explanation

Due to its chemical structure, the compound may have antibacterial, antiviral, or antifungal properties, making it useful in the field of pharmacology.
7. Research and development

Explanation

The compound can be used as a building block for the synthesis of other complex organic molecules with potential therapeutic benefits.
8. Diverse potential applications

Explanation

The compound's unique structure and properties make it significant for various applications in chemistry, biology, and medicine.

Upstream product

• 100-97-0 hexamethylenetetramine 
• 99-40-1 2-chloro-3',4'-dihydroxyacetophenone 

Downstream Products

• 499-61-6 arterenone 

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