Compound Q&A
How is 2,7-Di(4-pyridinyl)benzo[lmn][3,8]phenanthroline-1,3,6,8(2H,7H)-tetrone (CAS: 34151-49-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
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This compound is typically synthesized through a multi-step process involving the condensation of 4-pyridylbenzaldehyde and 4-pyridyl isatin followed by a palladium-catalyzed coupling reaction. The yield is around 70-80%, with high selectivity for the desired product. The reaction requires careful control of temperature and the use of anhydrous conditions to avoid side reactions.
About
CAS No
34151-49-0
English Name
2,7-Di(4-pyridinyl)benzo[lmn][3,8]phenanthroline-1,3,6,8(2H,7H)-tetrone
Molecular Formula
C24H12N4O4
Molecular Weight
420.38 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(N(C1=CC=NC=C1)C(C2=C3C4=C(C(N5C6=CC=NC=C6)=O)C=C2)=O)C3=CC=C4C5=O
InChIKey
IBRPEOCBRYYINT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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