Compound Q&A
How is 2-[Benzyl(methyl)amino]-1-(3-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone (CAS: 56917-44-3) typically synthesized?
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2-[Benzyl(methyl)amino]-1-(3-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone can be synthesized via a multistep process involving the coupling of benzylamine and methylamine with 3-hydroxybenzaldehyde. The reaction is catalyzed by a palladium-based catalyst under microwave-assisted conditions, providing good yields and selectivity. The process typically requires careful control of reaction temperature and time to achieve the desired product.
About
CAS No
56917-44-3
English Name
2-[Benzyl(methyl)amino]-1-(3-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone
Molecular Formula
C16H17NO2
Molecular Weight
255.32 g/mol
SMILES
CN(CC1=CC=CC=C1)CC(=O)C2=CC(=CC=C2)O
InChIKey
DWMWFFWZJCCKCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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