Compound Q&A
How is 1,2-Bis(4-bromophenyl)-1,2-ethanedione (CAS: 35578-47-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
1,2-Bis(4-bromophenyl)-1,2-ethanedione is commonly synthesized via bromination of 1,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,2-ethanedione followed by nucleophilic aromatic substitution. The reaction typically uses bromine in carbon tetrachloride with a catalytic amount of a Lewis acid like aluminum bromide to enhance reactivity.
About
CAS No
35578-47-3
English Name
1,2-Bis(4-bromophenyl)-1,2-ethanedione
Molecular Formula
C14H8Br2O2
Molecular Weight
368.02 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)C(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)Br)Br
InChIKey
NYCBYBDDECLFPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-16 16:48
