Compound Q&A
How is 9-Ethyl-3-nitro-9H-carbazole (CAS: 86-20-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
9-Ethyl-3-nitro-9H-carbazole is typically synthesized via the nitration of 9-ethyl-9H-carbazole followed by amination. Commonly, the nitration step involves the use of nitric acid and sulfuric acid as catalysts. The amination step often uses an appropriate amine under basic conditions. The yield and selectivity of the reaction can be controlled by optimizing reaction conditions such as temperature and catalyst choice.
About
CAS No
86-20-4
English Name
9-Ethyl-3-nitro-9H-carbazole
Molecular Formula
C14H12N2O2
Molecular Weight
240.26 g/mol
SMILES
CCN1C2=C(C=C(C=C2)[N+](=O)[O-])C3=CC=CC=C31
InChIKey
WONHLSYSHMRRGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-22 19:24
