Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl N-acetyl-3,5-diiodo-O-(4-methoxyphenyl)tyrosinate (CAS: 83249-56-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
Ethyl N-acetyl-3,5-diiodo-O-(4-methoxyphenyl)tyrosinate is synthesized through a multi-step process involving the protection of tyrosine, acetylation, and iodination. Commonly, an iodine source and a Lewis acid catalyst are used to introduce the iodine atoms. The exact yield and selectivity depend on reaction conditions and the choice of reagents.
About
CAS No
83249-56-3
English Name
Ethyl N-acetyl-3,5-diiodo-O-(4-methoxyphenyl)tyrosinate
Molecular Formula
C20H21I2NO5
Molecular Weight
609.2 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C(CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)I)OC2=CC=C(C=C2)OC)I)NC(=O)C
InChIKey
LCJKMEUFNHSFPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-28 13:47
