Compound Q&A
What is 5-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde (CAS: 1761-61-1)?
Answer
5-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde (CAS: 1761-61-1) is a brominated aromatic compound with the chemical formula C7H5BrO2. It features a benzene ring substituted with a bromo group at position 5, a hydroxyl group at position 2, and an aldehyde functional group. This compound is typically a white solid with high reactivity due to its aromatic and functional groups, making it valuable in chemical synthesis.
About
CAS No
1761-61-1
English Name
5-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C7H5BrO2
Molecular Weight
201.02 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1Br)C=O)O
InChIKey
MKKSTJKBKNCMRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
