Compound Q&A
How is N-(4-Nitrophenyl)acetamide (CAS: 104-04-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
N-(4-Nitrophenyl)acetamide is typically synthesized by the acetylation of 4-nitrophenol using acetic anhydride in the presence of a catalyst such as pyridine. The reaction is carried out at room temperature, and the yield is generally around 85-90%. The product is then purified by recrystallization.
About
CAS No
104-04-1
English Name
N-(4-Nitrophenyl)acetamide
Molecular Formula
C8H8N2O3
Molecular Weight
180.16 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)NC1=CC=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
NQRLPDFELNCFHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09
