Compound Q&A
How is 2-[(2-Nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol (CAS: 4926-55-0) typically synthesized?
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2-[(2-Nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol is commonly synthesized via the reaction of 2-nitrophenol with ethanol in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide. The process typically involves heating the mixture to reflux, followed by workup and purification steps. High selectivity and good yield are achievable with this method.
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CAS No
4926-55-0
English Name
2-[(2-Nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol
Molecular Formula
C8H10N2O3
Molecular Weight
182.18 g/mol
SMILES
OCCNc1ccccc1[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
LFOUYKNCQNVIGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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