Compound Q&A
How is Benzo[cd]indol-2(1H)-one (CAS: 130-00-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
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Benzo[cd]indol-2(1H)-one (CAS: 130-00-7) can be synthesized through the condensation of a suitable aldehyde and indole in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst like aluminum chloride. The reaction typically proceeds with good selectivity and yield. This process is widely used in academic and industrial settings for the preparation of this important organic compound.
About
CAS No
130-00-7
English Name
Benzo[cd]indol-2(1H)-one
Molecular Formula
C11H7NO
Molecular Weight
169.18 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC2=C3C(=C1)C(=O)NC3=CC=C2
InChIKey
GPYLCFQEKPUWLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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