Compound Q&A
How is Methyl [4-(bromomethyl)phenyl]acetate (CAS: 7398-42-7) typically synthesized?
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Methyl [4-(bromomethyl)phenyl]acetate (CAS: 7398-42-7) can be synthesized by reacting 4-bromomethylbenzaldehyde with acetic anhydride. The process typically employs a catalytic amount of a Lewis acid such as aluminum trichloride to improve the yield and selectivity. The reaction is conducted under anhydrous conditions to avoid hydrolysis of the bromomethyl group.
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CAS No
7398-42-7
English Name
Methyl [4-(bromomethyl)phenyl]acetate
Molecular Formula
C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight
243.09999999999997 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)CC1=CC=C(C=C1)CBr
InChIKey
APXOMRFLJBRHNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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