Compound Q&A
What is 5-Acetyl-2-hydroxybenzamide (CAS: 40187-51-7)?
Answer
5-Acetyl-2-hydroxybenzamide is a white or off-white crystalline powder with the molecular formula C9H10NO3. It is a derivative of salicylic acid with an acetyl group attached to the hydroxyl group. This compound exhibits acidic properties due to the presence of the carboxylic acid functionality.
About
CAS No
40187-51-7
English Name
5-Acetyl-2-hydroxybenzamide
Molecular Formula
C9H9NO3
Molecular Weight
179.17 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)c1ccc(O)c(c1)C(=O)N
InChIKey
LWAQTCWTCCNHJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-30 23:36
