Compound Q&A
How is 1-(3-Fluoro-2-pyridinyl)ethanol (CAS: 87674-14-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-(3-Fluoro-2-pyridinyl)ethanol (CAS: 87674-14-4) can be synthesized by reacting 3-fluoro-2-pyridinecarbaldehyde with ethanol in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide. The reaction is typically conducted in an aprotic solvent like dimethylformamide (DMF). The yield is generally around 80%, and the reaction is selective and efficient under these conditions.
About
CAS No
87674-14-4
English Name
1-(3-Fluoro-2-pyridinyl)ethanol
Molecular Formula
C7H8FNO
Molecular Weight
141.14499999999998 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C1=C(C=CC=N1)F)O
InChIKey
VWXJHLSFAQVXJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-04 19:14
