Compound Q&A
How is 2-(2-Bromoethyl)-2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane (CAS: 37865-96-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-(2-Bromoethyl)-2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane is synthesized by the reaction of 2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane with bromine. Commonly, this is achieved using an excess of bromine in the presence of a catalyst such as sulfuric acid. The reaction yields a high percentage of the desired product with good selectivity and a relatively high yield.
About
CAS No
37865-96-6
English Name
2-(2-Bromoethyl)-2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane
Molecular Formula
C6H11BrO2
Molecular Weight
195.06 g/mol
SMILES
CC1(OCCO1)CCBr
InChIKey
SZLPRRVCSGZARF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-04 22:30
