Compound Q&A
How is 5-bromo-3-nitro-pyridin-2-ol (CAS: 15862-34-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
5-bromo-3-nitro-pyridin-2-ol is commonly synthesized via the nitration of 5-bromo-pyridin-2-ol followed by bromination. The nitration step uses nitric acid and sulfuric acid as the oxidizing agent, while the bromination uses bromine in carbon tetrachloride or another inert solvent. The process typically yields a high purity product with good selectivity.
About
CAS No
15862-34-7
English Name
5-bromo-3-nitro-pyridin-2-ol
Molecular Formula
C5H3BrN2O3
Molecular Weight
218.99 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C(=O)NC=C1Br)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
WXRLCVUDLFFTFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
