Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl 2-fluoro-5-iodobenzoate (CAS: 773136-66-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
Ethyl 2-fluoro-5-iodobenzoate (CAS: 773136-66-6) can be synthesized through a multi-step process involving the initial formation of 2-fluoro-5-iodobenzoic acid followed by its esterification with ethanol. The synthesis typically uses thionyl chloride as an acylating agent and requires careful control of reaction conditions to achieve high yields and selectivity.
About
CAS No
773136-66-6
English Name
Ethyl 2-fluoro-5-iodobenzoate
Molecular Formula
C9H8FIO2
Molecular Weight
294.06 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)I)F
InChIKey
GHRYAGFJSZGCAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-28 19:29
