Compound Q&A
How is (3,5-Dimethyl-4-nitro-2-pyridinyl)methanol (CAS: 149082-03-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
(3,5-Dimethyl-4-nitro-2-pyridinyl)methanol (CAS: 149082-03-1) can be synthesized through a multi-step process starting with 3,5-dimethyl-4-nitropyridine. The nitro group is reduced to an amino group using a suitable reducing agent, followed by alkylation with methanol. Common catalysts include sodium methoxide, and the reaction typically yields 80-90% purity under controlled conditions.
About
CAS No
149082-03-1
English Name
(3,5-Dimethyl-4-nitro-2-pyridinyl)methanol
Molecular Formula
C8H10N2O3
Molecular Weight
182.18 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CN=C(C(=C1[N+](=O)[O-])C)CO
InChIKey
KBCDOXSSYLFMHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-10 21:10
