Compound Q&A
How is 2-Amino-3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone (CAS: 2797-51-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Amino-3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone is typically synthesized via the chlorination of 1,4-naphthoquinone followed by the amination of the resulting 3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone. This process often employs thionyl chloride as the chlorinating agent and aniline as the amine source. The reaction yields a product with high selectivity and good yield under appropriate conditions.
About
CAS No
2797-51-5
English Name
2-Amino-3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone
Molecular Formula
C10H6ClNO2
Molecular Weight
207.62 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C(=C(C2=O)Cl)N
InChIKey
OBLNWSCLAYSJJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 17:50
