Compound Q&A
How is 3,8-Dimethyl-2,7-dihydrobenzo[1,7]isoindolo[6,5,4-cd]indole-4,5,9,10-tetrone (CAS: 8049-97-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
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This compound is typically synthesized via a multistep process involving condensation and ring-closing metathesis reactions. The key steps involve the preparation of a suitable starting material, followed by condensation reactions under basic conditions. The final tetrone is obtained through ring-closing metathesis, yielding a high purity product with excellent selectivity and yield.
About
CAS No
8049-97-6
English Name
3,8-Dimethyl-2,7-dihydrobenzo[1,7]isoindolo[6,5,4-cd]indole-4,5,9,10-tetrone
Molecular Formula
C18H10N2O4
Molecular Weight
318.29 g/mol
SMILES
Cc1c2c3c(c[nH]2)c4c5c(c3c(=O)c1=O)c[nH]c5c(c(=O)c4=O)C
InChIKey
XUMBMVFBXHLACL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-25 04:58
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