Compound Q&A
How is 2-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)ethanol (CAS: 93427-13-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)ethanol can be synthesized via the reduction of 2-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)acetaldehyde using sodium borohydride as a reducing agent. This process offers high selectivity and yields up to 95% of the desired product. The reaction is typically performed under mild conditions in ethanol or methanol.
About
CAS No
93427-13-5
English Name
2-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)ethanol
Molecular Formula
C8H8Cl2O
Molecular Weight
191.06 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C=C(C=C1Cl)Cl)CCO
InChIKey
HTPYSVJHLUKSRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 15:15
