Compound Q&A
How is 7,8-Dihydro-5H-cyclohepta[b]pyridine-5,9(6H)-dione (CAS: 39713-40-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
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7,8-Dihydro-5H-cyclohepta[b]pyridine-5,9(6H)-dione is typically synthesized via a multistep process involving the condensation of 2-amino-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzopyran-5-one with an appropriate aldehyde or ketone, followed by cyclization. The reaction is catalyzed by various Lewis acids such as aluminum trichloride, with good yield and selectivity. The specific conditions and reagents may vary depending on the desired purity and product quality.
About
CAS No
39713-40-1
English Name
7,8-Dihydro-5H-cyclohepta[b]pyridine-5,9(6H)-dione
Molecular Formula
C10H9NO2
Molecular Weight
175.19 g/mol
SMILES
O=C1CCCC(=O)c2ncccc12
InChIKey
INMIEUQKQXVBKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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