Compound Q&A
How is 2-[Methyl(4-methylphenyl)amino]ethanol (CAS: 2842-44-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
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2-[Methyl(4-methylphenyl)amino]ethanol (CAS: 2842-44-6) can be synthesized through the reaction of 4-methylphenylamine with ethanol in the presence of an acid catalyst such as hydrochloric acid. The yield is typically high, and the product is isolated using standard techniques like distillation and recrystallization.
About
CAS No
2842-44-6
English Name
2-[Methyl(4-methylphenyl)amino]ethanol
Molecular Formula
C10H15NO
Molecular Weight
165.24 g/mol
SMILES
Cc1ccc(cc1)N(C)CCO
InChIKey
HXCWOOAEAHVMBJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-16 13:49