Compound Q&A
How is 1-(5-Bromo-2-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone (CAS: 1450-75-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-(5-Bromo-2-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone can be synthesized via the bromination of 2-hydroxyacetophenone followed by condensation with bromophenol. The reaction is typically catalyzed by a Lewis acid like aluminium trichloride. Yields are moderate, and the reaction is highly selective for the desired bromo compound.
About
CAS No
1450-75-5
English Name
1-(5-Bromo-2-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone
Molecular Formula
C8H7BrO2
Molecular Weight
215.05 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)Br)O
InChIKey
HQCCNFFIOWYINW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-07 19:42
