Compound Q&A
How is 1,2-Dichloro-3-methoxybenzene (CAS: 1984-59-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
1,2-Dichloro-3-methoxybenzene (CAS: 1984-59-4) is typically synthesized via the reaction of chlorination of 3-methoxybenzene with chlorine gas in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst such as ferric chloride. The reaction yields a mixture of isomers, with high selectivity and good yield under optimized conditions.
About
CAS No
1984-59-4
English Name
1,2-Dichloro-3-methoxybenzene
Molecular Formula
C7H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight
177.03 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=C(C(=CC=C1)Cl)Cl
InChIKey
HFEASCCDHUVYKU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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