Compound Q&A
How is 4-{[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl](phenyl)methylene}-N,N-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-iminium chloride (CAS: 14426-28-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
methylene}-N,N-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-iminium chloride](https://static.chemtradehub.com/structs/144/14426-28-9-d889.webp "4-{[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl](phenyl)methylene}-N,N-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-iminium chloride")
4-{[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl](phenyl)methylene}-N,N-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-iminium chloride is typically synthesized via the condensation of 4-(dimethylamino)benzaldehyde with 1,3-cyclohexadiene. This reaction is conducted under mild conditions, often using a Lewis acid catalyst such as aluminum chloride. The yield is generally high, and the product is isolated by recrystallization from a suitable solvent.
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CAS No
14426-28-9
English Name
4-{[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl](phenyl)methylene}-N,N-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-iminium chloride
Molecular Formula
C23H25ClN2
Molecular Weight
329.46 g/mol
SMILES
CN(C)c1ccc(cc1)C(=C2C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C2)c3ccccc3.[Cl-]
InChIKey
FDZZZRQASAIRJF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09