Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 5-Bromo-2-hydroxymethylpyridine (CAS: 88139-91-7)?
Answer
5-Bromo-2-hydroxymethylpyridine (CAS: 88139-91-7) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 212.03 g/mol. It is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. This compound exhibits basic properties due to the presence of the hydroxymethyl group. It is moderately reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles and electrophiles, and is often used in organic synthesis due to its functional groups.
About
CAS No
88139-91-7
English Name
5-Bromo-2-hydroxymethylpyridine
Molecular Formula
C6H6BrNO
Molecular Weight
188.02 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=NC=C1Br)CO
InChIKey
RUCZFWMEACWFER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-05 20:45
