Compound Q&A
How is Methyl 4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylate (CAS: 82584-78-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
Methyl 4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylate (CAS: 82584-78-9) is typically synthesized via a condensation reaction between 3-carboxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and methyl methanesulfonate in the presence of a base like sodium hydroxide. This method provides good yield and selectivity, with the final product isolated through crystallization and recrystallization.
About
CAS No
82584-78-9
English Name
Methyl 4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylate
Molecular Formula
C10H10O4
Molecular Weight
194.19 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=COC2=C1C(=O)CCC2
InChIKey
ZUJPFGJZTCKZGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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