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2,5-Diethyl-2,5-(epoxymethano)-1,3-dioxane, also known as ethylalprostadil, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C10H18O3. It is a synthetic analog of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) and is used as a medication for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Ethylalprostadil works by relaxing the smooth muscle tissue and dilating the blood vessels in the penis, which allows for increased blood flow and the formation of an erection. It is usually administered via injection into the penis and has been shown to be effective in improving erectile function in men with various underlying health conditions. However, it may also cause side effects such as pain at the injection site, prolonged erections, and dizziness.

InChI:InChI=1/C9H16O3/c1-3-8-5-10-9(4-2,11-6-8)12-7-8/h3-7H2,1-2H3

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A selective and convenient ruthenium mediated method for the synthesis of mixed acetals and orthoesters

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Coating composition comprising a bicyclo- or spiro-orthoester functional compound

The invention pertains to a coating composition comprising a first compound comprising at least one bicyclo- or spiro-orthoester group and a second compound comprising at least two hydroxyl-reactive groups. The invention also comprises a process for curing the present coating composition. More particularly, the latent hydroxyl groups of the bicyclo- or spiro-orthoester groups have to be deblocked and reacted with the hydroxyl-reactive groups of the second compound if the present coating composition is to be cured. Further, a process for making bicyclo-orthoester compounds from the corresponding oxetane compound is described, as are polymers comprising at least one bicyclo- or spiro-orthoester group.