Compound Q&A
How is 3-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-1,2-oxazole-4-carboxylic acid (CAS: 93041-44-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-1,2-oxazole-4-carboxylic acid can be synthesized via a multistep approach, starting with 2-methoxybenzaldehyde and methyl acetoacetate. The key steps involve condensation, protection, deprotection, and final acylation. This synthesis typically uses mild reagents and conditions to ensure high yield and selectivity. Commonly, catalysts like p-toluidine or p-toluenesulfonic acid are used.
About
CAS No
93041-44-2
English Name
3-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-1,2-oxazole-4-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C12H11NO4
Molecular Weight
233.22 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C(=NO1)C2=CC=CC=C2OC)C(=O)O
InChIKey
KOQSJBSGCNLIJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-07 19:49
