phenetidine
Phenetidine refers to a group of organic compounds with the chemical formula C8H11NO. Specifically, it is an aniline derivative where an ethoxy group (-OCH2CH3) is attached to the benzene ring. The most common isomers are para-phenetidine (4-ethoxyaniline) and ortho-phenetidine (2-ethoxyaniline), with meta-phenetidine (3-ethoxyaniline) also existing.
Para-phenetidine is a colorless to yellowish liquid with a characteristic odor. It is sparingly soluble in
Ortho-phenetidine is also a liquid with similar solubility properties. It is used in the production of certain
The synthesis of phenetidines typically involves the ethoxylation of aniline or the reduction of the corresponding