Compound Q&A
What is Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)-3-nitrobenzoate (CAS: 98475-07-1)?
Answer
Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)-3-nitrobenzoate is an organic compound with the chemical formula C9H8BrNO4. It features a bromomethyl group at the 2-position and a nitro group at the 3-position on a benzene ring, with a methyl ester functional group. This compound is typically a yellow solid with low solubility in water and is used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. Its structure makes it relevant in pharmaceutical and industrial applications.
About
CAS No
98475-07-1
English Name
Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)-3-nitrobenzoate
Molecular Formula
C9H8BrNO4
Molecular Weight
274.07 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=C(C(=CC=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])CBr
InChIKey
FCGIVHSBEKGQMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
