Compound Q&A
How is Methyl 2-amino-4,5-dichlorobenzoate (CAS: 844647-17-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
Methyl 2-amino-4,5-dichlorobenzoate (CAS: 844647-17-2) can be synthesized via a multi-step process involving the formation of a dichlorobenzoic acid derivative and subsequent amidation with methylamine. Commonly, this involves the reaction of dichlorobenzoic acid with triethylamine followed by addition of methylamine to form the final product. This process typically yields 85-90% of the target compound with high selectivity.
About
CAS No
844647-17-2
English Name
Methyl 2-amino-4,5-dichlorobenzoate
Molecular Formula
C8H7Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight
220.06 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)c1cc(Cl)c(Cl)cc1N
InChIKey
GPQSHTPSMYICPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-05 12:33
