Compound Q&A
How is Methyl 3-bromo-4-isopropylbenzoate (CAS: 318528-55-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
Methyl 3-bromo-4-isopropylbenzoate can be synthesized through bromination of 4-isopropylbenzoic acid followed by esterification. The process involves reacting 4-isopropylbenzoic acid with bromine in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, and then treating the resulting bromobenzoic acid with methyl alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst like sulfuric acid.
About
CAS No
318528-55-1
English Name
Methyl 3-bromo-4-isopropylbenzoate
Molecular Formula
C11H13BrO2
Molecular Weight
257.13 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(OC)C1=CC=C(C(C)C)C(Br)=C1
InChIKey
KVBRRJZVELPSOL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-01 01:49
