Compound Q&A
How is 1-Methoxy-3-methylbenzene (CAS: 100-84-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-Methoxy-3-methylbenzene can be synthesized via the Friedel-Crafts acylation of 3-methylbenzene with methanol in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, such as aluminum trichloride (AlCl3). The reaction yields the desired product with good selectivity and moderate yield, although the exact yield depends on the reaction conditions and catalyst used.
About
CAS No
100-84-5
English Name
1-Methoxy-3-methylbenzene
Molecular Formula
C8H10O
Molecular Weight
122.17 g/mol
SMILES
COc1cccc(C)c1
InChIKey
OSIGJGFTADMDOB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 19:18
