Compound Q&A
How is Dimethyl 2-bromo-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate (CAS: 705280-65-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
Dimethyl 2-bromo-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate (CAS: 705280-65-5) is typically synthesized via the bromination of 1,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazole followed by esterification with dimethyl carbonate. The reaction uses a catalytic amount of base and can proceed at room temperature with high selectivity and yield.
About
CAS No
705280-65-5
English Name
Dimethyl 2-bromo-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate
Molecular Formula
C7H7BrN2O4
Molecular Weight
263.05 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=C(N=C(N1)Br)C(=O)OC
InChIKey
JMXUWJPKHDKROF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-25 22:28
