Compound Q&A
How is 2-Fluoro-6-methoxyphenol (CAS: 73943-41-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Fluoro-6-methoxyphenol can be synthesized via the nitration of 6-methoxy-2-methylphenol followed by reduction of the nitro group to an amino group and subsequent alkylation. Another method involves a direct fluorination of 6-methoxyphenol using a fluorinating agent such as N-fluorobenzenesulfonimide.
About
CAS No
73943-41-6
English Name
2-Fluoro-6-methoxyphenol
Molecular Formula
C7H7FO2
Molecular Weight
142.13 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=C(C(=CC=C1)F)O
InChIKey
YZNHPLVFLRSVHY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-16 16:48
