Ethylenedioxy

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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