Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl 2,3,4,5-tetrafluorobenzoate (CAS: 122894-73-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
Ethyl 2,3,4,5-tetrafluorobenzoate (CAS: 122894-73-9) is typically synthesized by the esterification of 2,3,4,5-tetrafluorobenzoic acid with ethanol in the presence of a catalytic amount of a strong acid like sulfuric acid. The reaction is carried out under mild conditions, and the product is purified by recrystallization from a suitable solvent.
About
CAS No
122894-73-9
English Name
Ethyl 2,3,4,5-tetrafluorobenzoate
Molecular Formula
C9H6F4O2
Molecular Weight
222.14 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1=CC(=C(C(=C1F)F)F)F
InChIKey
SBHMXBYMQZRRLC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-16 16:48
