Compound Q&A
How is Methyl 5-bromo-2-chloro-3-methoxybenzoate (CAS: 697762-67-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
Methyl 5-bromo-2-chloro-3-methoxybenzoate is commonly synthesized through a series of reactions starting from 3-methoxybenzoic acid. The process involves bromination, followed by chlorination, and esterification using methanol. The reaction conditions typically include the use of aluminum bromide and aluminum chloride as catalysts, with high yields and good selectivity.
About
CAS No
697762-67-7
English Name
Methyl 5-bromo-2-chloro-3-methoxybenzoate
Molecular Formula
C9H8BrClO3
Molecular Weight
279.52 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)c1cc(Br)cc(c1Cl)OC
InChIKey
IEMDCTKBMXAVHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-01 22:12
