Compound Q&A
How is 2-Amino-3-bromo-5-nitrobenzonitrile (CAS: 17601-94-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Amino-3-bromo-5-nitrobenzonitrile is commonly synthesized through the bromination of 2-amino-5-nitrobenzonitrile followed by nitration. The reaction typically involves the use of bromine in the presence of a Lewis acid like aluminum trichloride, and nitric acid with sulfuric acid as an oxidizing agent, with careful control of reaction conditions to achieve high yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
17601-94-4
English Name
2-Amino-3-bromo-5-nitrobenzonitrile
Molecular Formula
C7H4BrN3O2
Molecular Weight
242.03 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C=C(C(=C1C#N)N)Br)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
MUHLVSZIVTURCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 08:06
