Compound Q&A
How is 2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid (CAS: 93748-19-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid is synthesized through a multistep process involving Friedel-Crafts alkylation and subsequent hydrolysis. Commonly, methylbenzene is treated with benzoyl chloride in the presence of aluminum chloride to form benzoylmethylbenzene. Further processing, including hydrogen fluoride mediation, yields the fluoro derivative, which is then hydrolyzed to obtain the desired acid.
About
CAS No
93748-19-7
English Name
2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H11FO2
Molecular Weight
182.19 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)(C1=CC=C(C=C1)F)C(=O)O
InChIKey
IOSAIRIBZLAABD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-05 07:29
