Compound Q&A
How is 3-(4-Isopropylphenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea (CAS: 34123-59-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-(4-Isopropylphenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea is typically synthesized by reacting 4-isopropylaniline with dimethylcarbonate in the presence of a base such as potassium carbonate. The reaction is conducted in a solvent like N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) at elevated temperature (typically around 100°C). The yield is generally high, and the product is isolated by filtration and recrystallization.
About
CAS No
34123-59-6
English Name
3-(4-Isopropylphenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea
Molecular Formula
C12H18N2O
Molecular Weight
206.29 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)NC(=O)N(C)C
InChIKey
PUIYMUZLKQOUOZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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