Compound Q&A
How is Methyl 2-(4-bromophenyl)-2-methylpropanoate (CAS: 154825-97-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
Methyl 2-(4-bromophenyl)-2-methylpropanoate (CAS: 154825-97-5) can be synthesized via a bromination reaction of 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid followed by esterification with methanol. This process often uses N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) as a brominating agent and is typically carried out at room temperature. The yield is around 80-85%, with good selectivity for the bromination step.
About
CAS No
154825-97-5
English Name
Methyl 2-(4-bromophenyl)-2-methylpropanoate
Molecular Formula
C11H13BrO2
Molecular Weight
257.13 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)(C1=CC=C(C=C1)Br)C(=O)OC
InChIKey
JTYDXPPFLQSEAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-19 21:14
