Compound Q&A
What is 3-Bromo-2-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 76006-33-2)?
Answer
3-Bromo-2-methylbenzoic acid is a brominated aromatic carboxylic acid with the chemical formula C8H7BrO2. It is a solid compound characterized by a benzene ring substituted with a bromo group at position 3 and a methyl group at position 2, along with a carboxylic acid functional group. This compound exhibits typical properties of aromatic acids, including acidity and potential reactivity due to the bromo substitution.
About
CAS No
76006-33-2
English Name
3-Bromo-2-methylbenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H7BrO2
Molecular Weight
215.05 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=CC=C1Br)C(=O)O
InChIKey
BJGKVCKGUBYULR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
