Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl 5-nitro-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate (CAS: 69604-00-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
Ethyl 5-nitro-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate (CAS: 69604-00-8) can be synthesized through the nitration of ethyl 1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate followed by purification. This process involves the use of concentrated nitric acid and sulfuric acid as reagents under controlled conditions to achieve high yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
69604-00-8
English Name
Ethyl 5-nitro-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate
Molecular Formula
C11H9NO5
Molecular Weight
235.2 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1=CC2=C(O1)C=CC(=C2)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
ATHBGWVHAWGMAL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:19
