Compound Q&A
How is 1-(2-Bromo-6-methoxyphenyl)ethanone (CAS: 380225-68-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-(2-Bromo-6-methoxyphenyl)ethanone is typically synthesized by reacting 2-bromo-6-methoxybenzaldehyde with acetaldehyde in the presence of a base like potassium hydroxide. The reaction proceeds via an aldol condensation followed by a bromination step. The yield is generally around 70-80%, and the reaction is conducted under mild conditions to ensure good selectivity and purity.
About
CAS No
380225-68-3
English Name
1-(2-Bromo-6-methoxyphenyl)ethanone
Molecular Formula
C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight
229.07299999999998 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)C1=C(C=CC=C1Br)OC
InChIKey
MIYSKSQWTYYYMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-01 22:12
