Compound Q&A
How is 2,6-Difluoro-3-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS: 83141-10-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
2,6-Difluoro-3-nitrobenzoic acid is commonly synthesized by the nitration of 2,6-difluorobenzoic acid. This involves reacting the starting material with a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acids. The process yields a mixture that requires recrystallization to obtain pure 2,6-difluoro-3-nitrobenzoic acid, with good selectivity and a yield typically around 70-80%.
About
CAS No
83141-10-0
English Name
2,6-Difluoro-3-nitrobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H3F2NO4
Molecular Weight
203.0998 g/mol
SMILES
OC(=O)c1c(F)ccc([N+](=O)[O-])c1F
InChIKey
PDDHSNODMFIIRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-01 21:42
