Compound Q&A
How is 2,7-Dibromo-9-octyl-9H-carbazole (CAS: 726169-75-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
2,7-Dibromo-9-octyl-9H-carbazole can be synthesized via a Brönsted acid-mediated Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction. The octyl group is introduced to 9-carbazole using bromine and a suitable catalyst. The reaction is typically conducted in a non-polar solvent, and the yield can be increased by using a Lewis acid catalyst. The product is purified by recrystallization or column chromatography.
About
CAS No
726169-75-1
English Name
2,7-Dibromo-9-octyl-9H-carbazole
Molecular Formula
C20H23Br2N
Molecular Weight
437.22 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCN1C2=C(C=CC(=C2)Br)C3=C1C=C(C=C3)Br
InChIKey
GVRVHDUHAVNFOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-20 00:35
