Compound Q&A
How is Methyl 6-bromo-2-naphthoate (CAS: 33626-98-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
Methyl 6-bromo-2-naphthoate is commonly synthesized via the bromination of methyl 2-naphthoate. This involves treating methyl 2-naphthoate with bromine in the presence of a suitable catalyst such as N-bromosuccinimide (NBS). The reaction typically yields a high percentage of the target compound with good selectivity.
About
CAS No
33626-98-1
English Name
Methyl 6-bromo-2-naphthoate
Molecular Formula
C12H9BrO2
Molecular Weight
265.10599999999994 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=C(C=C2)Br
InChIKey
JEUBRLPXJZOGPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:19