Compound Q&A
How is 4-[(2-Cyanoethyl)methylamino]benzaldehyde (CAS: 94-21-3) typically synthesized?
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4-[(2-Cyanoethyl)methylamino]benzaldehyde (CAS: 94-21-3) can be synthesized via the condensation of 2-cyanoethyl methyl amine with benzaldehyde using an acidic catalyst like hydrochloric acid. The yield is around 75%, and the method yields a highly pure product with excellent selectivity.
About
CAS No
94-21-3
English Name
4-[(2-Cyanoethyl)methylamino]benzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C11H12N2O
Molecular Weight
188.23 g/mol
SMILES
CN(CCC#N)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C=O
InChIKey
DNRTTXXWWAKULZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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