Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 5-Iodo-2-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 54811-38-0)?
Answer
5-Iodo-2-methylbenzoic acid is primarily used in pharmaceutical research as a building block for drug development. It also finds applications in organic synthesis, materials science, and as an intermediate in the production of various chemical compounds. Its unique structure makes it valuable in creating derivatives with specific biological activities.
About
CAS No
54811-38-0
English Name
5-Iodo-2-methylbenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H7IO2
Molecular Weight
262.05 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)I)C(=O)O
InChIKey
WUBHOZQZSHGUFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
