Compound Q&A
How is (2-Fluorophenyl)(oxo)acetic acid (CAS: 79477-86-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
(2-Fluorophenyl)(oxo)acetic acid can be synthesized by the acetylation of 2-fluorophenol. The reaction involves treating 2-fluorophenol with acetic anhydride in the presence of an acid catalyst, such as sulfuric acid, at elevated temperatures. The product mixture is then purified through recrystallization or distillation.
About
CAS No
79477-86-4
English Name
(2-Fluorophenyl)(oxo)acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H5FO3
Molecular Weight
168.12 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)C(=O)O)F
InChIKey
NNBNIEJYCZQNEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-31 06:49
