Compound Q&A
How is Benzeneacetic acid, a-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-, ethylester (CAS: 73790-06-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
Benzeneacetic acid, a-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-, ethylester (CAS: 73790-06-4) is synthesized through the esterification of 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride with ethyl acetate. The reaction typically uses catalysis by a Lewis acid like aluminum chloride to improve the yield and selectivity. Common solvents include dichloromethane or acetonitrile.
About
CAS No
73790-06-4
English Name
Benzeneacetic acid, a-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-, ethylester
Molecular Formula
C11H9F3O3
Molecular Weight
246.18 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey
GWZHQTZYBBUMHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-17 15:30
