Compound Q&A
How is 1-Methoxy-2,3-dimethyl-4-nitrobenzene (CAS: 81029-03-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-Methoxy-2,3-dimethyl-4-nitrobenzene can be synthesized through a series of reactions starting with 1,3-dimethylbenzene. It involves nitration to form the nitro derivative, followed by methylation to introduce the methoxy group. Commonly, sulfuric acid is used as a catalyst in the nitration step, and the reaction is carried out in a water bath to control the temperature. The overall yield of the synthesis is around 75-80%.
About
CAS No
81029-03-0
English Name
1-Methoxy-2,3-dimethyl-4-nitrobenzene
Molecular Formula
C9H11NO3
Molecular Weight
181.19 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=CC(=C1C)OC)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
DUBFMQLUMHKYOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 10:54
