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Chapter 17: Q.5. (page 641)

Question: What is the structure of propofol, which has the IUPAC name 2,6-diisopropylphenol? Propofol is an intravenous medication used to induce and maintain anesthesia.

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Structure of propofol

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Propofol

Propofol, also known as 鈥楳ilk of amnesia鈥� is an alkyl derivate of phenol synthesized by Friedel Craft鈥檚 alkylation of phenol.

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Structures of Propofol

IUPAC name: 2,6-diisopropylphenol

Phenol - benzene ring with -OH group

diisopropyl - two isopropyl group

2,6 - position of isopropyl groups with respect to -OH group of phenol

Structure of Propofol

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