Compound Q&A
How is (2-Ethyl-6-methylphenyl)amino(oxo)acetic acid (CAS: 152019-74-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
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(2-Ethyl-6-methylphenyl)amino(oxo)acetic acid can be synthesized through the condensation of 2-ethyl-6-methylphenylamine with acetic anhydride followed by oxidation. This process typically involves the use of acetic anhydride as a reagent and requires appropriate temperature control. The yield is around 85-90%, and the reaction is selective for the desired product.
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CAS No
152019-74-4
English Name
[(2-Ethyl-6-methylphenyl)amino](oxo)acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C11H13NO3
Molecular Weight
207.23 g/mol
SMILES
CCC1=CC=CC(=C1NC(=O)C(=O)O)C
InChIKey
SAWXESXDACFEPC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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