Compound Q&A
How is (1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)methanol (CAS: 91616-36-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)methanol can be synthesized by reacting 1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole with methanol in the presence of a catalytic amount of hydrochloric acid. The yield is typically around 85%, and the reaction is carried out at room temperature. This method provides good selectivity and efficiency for the synthesis of the compound.
About
CAS No
91616-36-3
English Name
(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)methanol
Molecular Formula
C4H7N3O
Molecular Weight
113.12 g/mol
SMILES
CN1C(=NC=N1)CO
InChIKey
QUAQZVSGXQVIEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 15:15
