Compound Q&A
How is N-(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-nitro-phenyl)acetamide (CAS: 7149-78-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
N-(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-nitro-phenyl)acetamide (CAS: 7149-78-2) can be synthesized by reacting 5-chloro-4-methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid with acetamide in the presence of an appropriate catalyst. The reaction is typically carried out in an organic solvent at a moderate temperature. The yield is usually high, and the product can be purified by recrystallization.
About
CAS No
7149-78-2
English Name
N-(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-nitro-phenyl)acetamide
Molecular Formula
C9H9ClN2O3
Molecular Weight
228.63 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)NC(=O)C)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
KEELZFXRQAZCJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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