Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl 1-(1-phenylethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate (CAS: 56649-47-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
Ethyl 1-(1-phenylethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate is typically synthesized through a multi-step process involving the reaction of ethyl chloroacetate with 1-(1-phenylethyl)-1H-imidazole in the presence of a base such as potassium carbonate. The product is then isolated and purified by recrystallization from a suitable solvent. This method provides good yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
56649-47-9
English Name
Ethyl 1-(1-phenylethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate
Molecular Formula
C14H16N2O2
Molecular Weight
244.294 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1=CN=CN1C(C)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChIKey
NPUKDXXFDDZOKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-01 18:39
