Compound Q&A
How is 2-Amino-5-bromophenol (CAS: 38191-34-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Amino-5-bromophenol can be synthesized by bromination of 5-aminophenol followed by purification. Commonly, this involves the reaction of 5-aminophenol with bromine in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst such as iron(III) bromide. The yield is typically around 70-85%, and the reaction provides a selective route to the target compound.
About
CAS No
38191-34-3
English Name
2-Amino-5-bromophenol
Molecular Formula
C6H6BrNO
Molecular Weight
188.02 g/mol
SMILES
Nc1ccc(Br)cc1O
InChIKey
DRQWUAAWZFIVTF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-29 09:43
