Compound Q&A
How is (3-Bromophenyl)methanol (CAS: 15852-73-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
(3-Bromophenyl)methanol (CAS: 15852-73-0) is commonly synthesized via bromination of phenyl methanol followed by a nucleophilic substitution reaction. A typical method involves reacting phenyl methanol with bromine in the presence of a catalyst like iron(III) bromide to achieve high yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
15852-73-0
English Name
(3-Bromophenyl)methanol
Molecular Formula
C7H7BrO
Molecular Weight
187.04 g/mol
EINECS
239-975-4
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)Br)CO
InChIKey
FSWNRRSWFBXQCL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-05 16:09
