Compound Q&A
How is 4-Bromo-3-methylphenol (CAS: 14472-14-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
4-Bromo-3-methylphenol (CAS: 14472-14-1) is typically synthesized via the bromination of 3-methylphenol using N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) as a brominating agent under UV light. The reaction is conducted in a chloroform or acetone solvent at room temperature. The yield is around 75-80%, and the product is usually purified by recrystallization from hot ethanol.
About
CAS No
14472-14-1
English Name
4-Bromo-3-methylphenol
Molecular Formula
C7H7BrO
Molecular Weight
187.04 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)O)Br
InChIKey
GPOQODYGMUTOQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:19
