Compound Q&A
How is Diethyl (4-bromobenzyl)malonate (CAS: 70146-78-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
Diethyl (4-bromobenzyl)malonate is typically synthesized via the reaction of 4-bromobenzaldehyde with malonic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst, such as sulfuric acid. The reaction yields a mixture of isomers, and purification steps including recrystallization are often required to obtain high purity product.
About
CAS No
70146-78-0
English Name
Diethyl (4-bromobenzyl)malonate
Molecular Formula
C14H17BrO4
Molecular Weight
329.19 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C(CC1=CC=C(C=C1)Br)C(=O)OCC
InChIKey
XUINVWBCZQIJHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-29 01:16
