Compound Q&A
How is 4-Chloro-N-cyclopropyl-3-nitrobenzamide (CAS: 90797-58-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
4-Chloro-N-cyclopropyl-3-nitrobenzamide is synthesized through a multi-step process involving nitration and alkylation reactions. Commonly, 3-nitrobenzoic acid is first alkylated with cyclopropyl chloride to form the corresponding amide. The synthesis typically requires the use of Lewis acids and requires careful control of reaction conditions to achieve high yields and selectivity.
About
CAS No
90797-58-3
English Name
4-Chloro-N-cyclopropyl-3-nitrobenzamide
Molecular Formula
C10H9ClN2O3
Molecular Weight
240.64 g/mol
SMILES
C1CC1NC(=O)C2=CC(=C(C=C2)Cl)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
ZUWRELJOMFUPGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-11 04:00
