Compound Q&A
How is 4-Bromo-N-phenylaniline (CAS: 54446-36-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
4-Bromo-N-phenylaniline is typically synthesized by reacting anisidine with bromine in the presence of an appropriate Lewis acid catalyst, such as aluminum bromide. The reaction provides good yield and selectivity, with the key step involving electrophilic aromatic substitution. The product can then be purified by recrystallization or other chromatographic techniques.
About
CAS No
54446-36-5
English Name
4-Bromo-N-phenylaniline
Molecular Formula
C12H10BrN
Molecular Weight
248.12 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)NC2=CC=C(C=C2)Br
InChIKey
CCIVUDMVXNBUCY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-05 08:54
