Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)ethanone (CAS: 6100-74-9)?
Answer
1-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)ethanone has a crystalline form and a molecular weight of approximately 214.22 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and has good solubility in organic solvents such as ethanol and dichloromethane. The compound is moderately reactive, showing partial acidity due to the hydroxyl group and partial basicity due to the methoxy group. It exhibits a melting point of 87-88°C and a boiling point of 225-227°C. It is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid at room temperature.
About
CAS No
6100-74-9
English Name
1-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)ethanone
Molecular Formula
C9H10O3
Molecular Weight
166.18 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)C1=CC(=C(C=C1)OC)O
InChIKey
YLTGFGDODHXMFB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:18
