Compound Q&A
How is 2-Bromo-1-(2-chlorophenyl)ethanone (CAS: 5000-66-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Bromo-1-(2-chlorophenyl)ethanone (CAS: 5000-66-8) is typically synthesized via a bromination reaction of 1-(2-chlorophenyl)ethanone with bromine in the presence of a catalyst such as iron(III) bromide. The reaction involves the introduction of a bromine atom at the alpha position of the ketone, yielding the desired compound with a yield of around 75-80%.
About
CAS No
5000-66-8
English Name
2-Bromo-1-(2-chlorophenyl)ethanone
Molecular Formula
C8H6BrClO
Molecular Weight
233.49 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)CBr)Cl
InChIKey
WZWWEVCLPKAQTA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 08:06
