Compound Q&A
How is 2-Chloro-1,2-bis(4-methylphenyl)ethanone (CAS: 71193-32-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Chloro-1,2-bis(4-methylphenyl)ethanone is typically synthesized by the reaction of chloroform with 4-methylstyrene in the presence of a catalyst such as iron(III) chloride. This method provides good yield and selectivity, and the product is isolated by recrystallization from ethanol.
About
CAS No
71193-32-3
English Name
2-Chloro-1,2-bis(4-methylphenyl)ethanone
Molecular Formula
C16H15ClO
Molecular Weight
258.748 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C)Cl
InChIKey
NNLSZLIKQWMSNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-31 17:51
