Compound Q&A
How is [4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl]methanol (CAS: 71831-21-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
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[4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl]methanol is synthesized via the bromination of benzaldehyde followed by reduction of the resulting bromomethylbenzyl alcohol. This process involves the use of reagents like N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) and a catalyst such as benzoyl peroxide. The reaction yields a mixture that undergoes purification by recrystallization or distillation.
About
CAS No
71831-21-5
English Name
[4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl]methanol
Molecular Formula
C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight
201.06 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)CBr
InChIKey
RDHSYXFAOVTAEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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