Compound Q&A
How is 2-Bromo-1-{[2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy]methyl}-1H-imidazole-4-carbonitrile (CAS: 854044-51-2) typically synthesized?
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2-Bromo-1-{[2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy]methyl}-1H-imidazole-4-carbonitrile (CAS: 854044-51-2) can be synthesized through a multistep process involving the reaction of imidazole with bromoethoxy derivatives in the presence of trimethylsilyl chloride. The synthesis typically requires the use of a catalyst and involves selective bromination followed by silyl ether formation, yielding the final product with high yield.
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CAS No
854044-51-2
English Name
2-Bromo-1-{[2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy]methyl}-1H-imidazole-4-carbonitrile
Molecular Formula
C10H16BrN3OSi
Molecular Weight
17.03 g/mol
SMILES
N#CC1=CN(COCC[Si](C)(C)C)C(Br)=N1
InChIKey
XDLFZSWZSHTGJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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