Compound Q&A
How is 1-Bromo-7-chlorodibenzo[b,d]furan (CAS: 2173555-52-5) typically synthesized?
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1-Bromo-7-chlorodibenzo[b,d]furan can be synthesized through the reaction of 7-chlorodibenzo[b,d]furan with bromine in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst such as aluminum bromide. The reaction is typically carried out in a solvent like dichloromethane. The yield is moderate, and the product can be purified by recrystallization.
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CAS No
2173555-52-5
English Name
1-Bromo-7-chlorodibenzo[b,d]furan
Molecular Formula
C12H6BrClO
Molecular Weight
281.54 g/mol
SMILES
ClC1=CC=C2C3=C(Br)C=CC=C3OC2=C1
InChIKey
WXKGFVXGRJHAML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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