Compound Q&A
How is 3-(4-Nitrophenyl)propanoic acid (CAS: 16642-79-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-(4-Nitrophenyl)propanoic acid (CAS: 16642-79-8) is typically synthesized by reacting 4-nitrophenyl chloroformate with propanol in the presence of a base like triethylamine. The reaction yields the desired acid in good yield. The key steps include the formation of the nitrophenyl chloroformate followed by nucleophilic substitution with propanol, leading to the formation of the target compound.
About
CAS No
16642-79-8
English Name
3-(4-Nitrophenyl)propanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H9NO4
Molecular Weight
195.17 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1CCC(=O)O)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
VZOPVJNBOQOLPN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-22 19:21
