Multiple choice

Among the following reagents, ---------------------- is used in the treatment of epoxy.

  1. 2,6-Di-tert-butylpyridine

  2. 1,5-Diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene

  3. 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene

  4. 2,2-Dimethoxypropane
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C Correct answer
Explanation

1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene or DBU, is a chemical compound, which belongs to the class of amidine compounds. It is used in organic synthesis as a catalyst, complexing ligand and a strong (pKa = 24.34 in acetonitrile) non-nucleophilic base. It is used as a curing agent for epoxy and as a protecting agent for the synthesis of cephalosporin.

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