Compound Q&A
How is (Isocyanatomethyl)benzene (CAS: 3173-56-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
(Isocyanatomethyl)benzene is typically synthesized by reacting ethyl 3-aminopropionate with phenol in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, such as aluminum chloride, followed by dehydration. The reaction is carried out under reflux conditions, and the product is obtained with a good yield and high selectivity.
About
CAS No
3173-56-6
English Name
(Isocyanatomethyl)benzene
Molecular Formula
C8H7NO
Molecular Weight
133.15 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CN=C=O
InChIKey
YDNLNVZZTACNJX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:18
