Question

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.

Short answer

Answer

Structure of propofol

Step-by-step solution

Propofol

Propofol, also known as ‘Milk of amnesia’ is an alkyl derivate of phenol synthesized by Friedel Craft’s alkylation of phenol.

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