Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate (CAS: 10488-69-4)?
Answer
Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate (CAS: 10488-69-4) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 210.58 g/mol. It has a melting point of 77-79°C and is slightly soluble in water. The compound is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo substitution reactions. It is used in organic synthesis due to its functional groups.
About
CAS No
10488-69-4
English Name
Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate
Molecular Formula
C6H11ClO3
Molecular Weight
166.6 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)CC(CCl)O
InChIKey
ZAJNMXDBJKCCAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
