Compound Q&A
How is Xylene cyanol ff (CAS: 2650-17-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
Xylene cyanol ff (CAS: 2650-17-1) is synthesized through a multi-step process involving the coupling of 2,6-dimethylphenol with 2,6-dimethyl-4-nitroaniline. The reaction is typically performed in the presence of a base and a coupling agent, followed by reduction and subsequent dyeing steps. The overall yield is around 70-80%, and the process requires careful control of pH and temperature to ensure selectivity and yield.
About
CAS No
2650-17-1
English Name
Xylene cyanol ff
Molecular Formula
C25H27N2NaO6S2
Molecular Weight
538.6 g/mol
SMILES
CCNC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(=C2C=CC(=NCC)C(=C2)C)C3=C(C=C(C=C3)S(=O)(=O)[O-])S(=O)(=O)O)C.[Na+]
InChIKey
VVLFAAMTGMGYBS-VARVZIDFSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-09-23 10:23
