Compound Q&A
How is 1-(4-Nitrophenyl)ethanol (CAS: 6531-13-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-(4-Nitrophenyl)ethanol is typically synthesized by the nitration of 1-phenylethanol followed by hydrolysis. This involves treating 1-phenylethanol with a mixture of concentrated sulfuric acid and nitric acid under controlled temperature conditions. The nitration step requires careful monitoring to achieve the desired yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
6531-13-1
English Name
1-(4-Nitrophenyl)ethanol
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight
167.16 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C1=CC=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])O
InChIKey
CRJFHXYELTYDSG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-20 00:35
