Ethylenedioxy

In organic chemistry, ethylenedioxy is a functional group with the structural formula . It is often attached to an aromatic ring.

Examples:

• 3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene, a precursor to conductive polymer
• 3,4-Ethylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine, an analogue of MDMA with similar effects.
• (ethylenedioxy)dimethanol (), a biocidal formaldehyde releaser.

See also

• 1,4-Benzodioxan
• 1,4-Benzodioxine