Compound Q&A
How is Methyl 3-chloro-5-nitrobenzoate (CAS: 36138-28-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
Methyl 3-chloro-5-nitrobenzoate can be synthesized via nitration of methyl benzoate followed by chlorination. Commonly, the nitration is performed using nitric acid and sulfuric acid mixture, and chlorination is achieved using thionyl chloride. The overall process involves careful control of temperature and concentration to achieve high yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
36138-28-0
English Name
Methyl 3-chloro-5-nitrobenzoate
Molecular Formula
C8H6ClNO4
Molecular Weight
215.59 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC(=CC(=C1)Cl)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
UYQJTXQJNZMDBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-05 07:29
