Compound Q&A
How is 1-(2-Bromophenyl)ethanone (CAS: 2142-69-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-(2-Bromophenyl)ethanone (CAS: 2142-69-0) is typically synthesized by the reaction of phenylacetaldehyde with N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) in the presence of a peroxide initiator. The reaction is carried out under mild conditions, yielding the product in good yield with high selectivity. This method is preferred due to its simplicity and the high purity of the product.
About
CAS No
2142-69-0
English Name
1-(2-Bromophenyl)ethanone
Molecular Formula
C8H7BrO
Molecular Weight
199.05 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1Br
InChIKey
PIMNFNXBTGPCIL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-28 13:06
