Compound Q&A
How is 2-(4-Nitrophenyl)ethanol (CAS: 100-27-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-(4-Nitrophenyl)ethanol (CAS: 100-27-6) is synthesized by the nitration of 2-phenylethanol followed by reduction of the nitro group to an amino group and then to an alcohol. Common reagents used include nitric acid in the presence of sulfuric acid. The process involves careful control of temperature and concentration to achieve high yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
100-27-6
English Name
2-(4-Nitrophenyl)ethanol
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight
167.16 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1CCO)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
IKMXRUOZUUKSON-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-13 09:53
