Ethylenedioxy
Functional group
In organic chemistry, ethylenedioxy is a functional group with the structural formula R-O-CH2-CH2-O-R'. It is often attached to an aromatic ring.
Examples:
- 3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene, a precursor to conductive polymer
- EDMA, an illicit analogue of methamphetamine.
- (ethylenedioxy)dimethanol, a biocidal formaldehyde releaser.
See also
- 1,3-Benzodioxole
- 1,4-Benzodioxine
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Functional groups
(only C and H)
hydrogen,
and oxygen
(only C, H and O)
R-O-R |
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carbonyl | |
carboxy |
element,
not being
carbon,
hydrogen,
or oxygen
(one element,
not C, H or O)
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Halo |
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