Compound Q&A
How is 2-Bromo-1-phenyl-1-hexanone (CAS: 59774-06-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Bromo-1-phenyl-1-hexanone (CAS: 59774-06-0) is typically synthesized via bromination of 1-phenyl-1-hexanone using N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) as the brominating agent. This reaction is carried out in the presence of a radical initiator such as benzoyl peroxide. The process yields a mixture of isomers, which can be separated by recrystallization or chromatography.
About
CAS No
59774-06-0
English Name
2-Bromo-1-phenyl-1-hexanone
Molecular Formula
C12H15BrO
Molecular Weight
255.15 g/mol
EINECS
200-797-7
SMILES
O=C(c1ccccc1)C(Br)CCCC
InChIKey
MQIJCWVCTPNMKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-13 15:28
