Compound Q&A
How is [(2R)-2-Methyl-2-oxiranyl]methyl 4-nitrobenzoate (CAS: 106268-96-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
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[(2R)-2-Methyl-2-oxiranyl]methyl 4-nitrobenzoate (CAS: 106268-96-6) can be synthesized via a multi-step process. First, 4-nitrobenzoic acid is reacted with (2R)-2-methyl oxirane in the presence of a base such as sodium hydride. This step forms a salt intermediate, which is then treated with methyl chloroformate to obtain the ester. The overall process is selective and yields a product with a purity of over 98%.
About
CAS No
106268-96-6
English Name
[(2R)-2-Methyl-2-oxiranyl]methyl 4-nitrobenzoate
Molecular Formula
C11H11NO5
Molecular Weight
237.21 g/mol
SMILES
CC1(CO1)COC(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
PUBTVFBOTFDPTA-NSHDSACASA-N
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