Compound Q&A
How is Methyl 4-acetamido-5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoate (CAS: 4093-31-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
Methyl 4-acetamido-5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoate is synthesized through a multi-step process involving the reaction of 2-methoxybenzoic acid with acetamide followed by chlorination. Commonly, this reaction is catalyzed with a Lewis acid and proceeds with high selectivity and yield, making it a cost-effective manufacturing method.
About
CAS No
4093-31-6
English Name
Methyl 4-acetamido-5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoate
Molecular Formula
C11H12ClNO4
Molecular Weight
257.67299999999994 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)NC1=C(C=C(C(=C1)OC)C(=O)OC)Cl
InChIKey
OUEXNQRVYGYGIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
