Compound Q&A
How is 4-(Bromomethyl)-3-fluorobenzonitrile (CAS: 105942-09-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
4-(Bromomethyl)-3-fluorobenzonitrile (CAS: 105942-09-4) is typically synthesized through a multistep process involving the bromination of 3-fluorobenzonitrile followed by alkylation. The reaction is often catalyzed by a Lewis acid like aluminum bromide (AlBr₃) and can be carried out in a solvent such as chloroform. The yield and selectivity are influenced by the reaction conditions and the choice of catalyst.
About
CAS No
105942-09-4
English Name
4-(Bromomethyl)-3-fluorobenzonitrile
Molecular Formula
C8H5BrFN
Molecular Weight
214.03 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C#N)F)CBr
InChIKey
ZESZAIOGACKOMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-07 19:42
