Compound Q&A
How is 1-[4-(Methylamino)phenyl]ethanone (CAS: 17687-47-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
![1-[4-(Methylamino)phenyl]ethanone](https://static.chemtradehub.com/structs/176/17687-47-7-0c20.webp "1-[4-(Methylamino)phenyl]ethanone")
1-[4-(Methylamino)phenyl]ethanone can be synthesized via a reaction between 4-aminophenylacetic acid and methyl iodide in the presence of a base such as potassium carbonate. This synthesis yields a high yield of the desired product. The reaction is typically carried out in an aprotic solvent like dimethylformamide (DMF) under mild conditions, ensuring good selectivity and yield.
About
CAS No
17687-47-7
English Name
1-[4-(Methylamino)phenyl]ethanone
Molecular Formula
C9H11NO
Molecular Weight
149.19 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)NC
InChIKey
GDBAYICEBDZUNM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-23 07:31
![1-[4-(Methylamino)phenyl]ethanone — ShangHaiJiZhiShengHua Technology Co Ltd](https://static.chemtradehub.com/suppliers/67cecbee2b2de6e8e95a5b72/67cecbee2b2de6e8e95a5b72-logo.webp){kind=logo}
![1-[4-(Methylamino)phenyl]ethanone — Jin Jinle (Hunan) Chemical Co., Ltd.](https://static.chemtradehub.com/suppliers/67ce76192b2de6e8e95a464e/67ce76192b2de6e8e95a464e-logo.webp){kind=logo}