Compound Q&A
How is 2-Methyl-2-propanyl 3-bromo-4-oxo-1-pyrrolidinecarboxylate (CAS: 885278-03-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Methyl-2-propanyl 3-bromo-4-oxo-1-pyrrolidinecarboxylate is synthesized via the bromination of 2-methyl-2-propanol followed by condensation with 4-oxo-1-pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid. The reaction typically uses thionyl chloride as a drying agent and is conducted at room temperature. The yield is moderate, around 70-80%, and the product is isolated by recrystallization from a suitable solvent.
About
CAS No
885278-03-5
English Name
2-Methyl-2-propanyl 3-bromo-4-oxo-1-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Molecular Formula
C9H14BrNO3
Molecular Weight
264.11899999999997 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)(C)OC(=O)N1CC(C(=O)C1)Br
InChIKey
JLGDEUGSXALHGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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