Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4'-Methyl-2-biphenylcarboxylic acid (CAS: 7148-03-0)?
Answer
4'-Methyl-2-biphenylcarboxylic acid has a crystalline form with a molecular weight of approximately 238.31 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and dichloromethane. This compound is reactive towards bases and can form salts. It is also known to undergo esterification and can be used as a starting material in organic synthesis.
About
CAS No
7148-03-0
English Name
4'-Methyl-2-biphenylcarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C14H12O2
Molecular Weight
212.248 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)O
InChIKey
ZSTUEICKYWFYIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:18
