Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Methylpropanoyl chloride (CAS: 79-30-1)?
Answer
2-Methylpropanoyl chloride is a colorless or slightly yellow liquid with a molecular weight of 100.07 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and highly soluble in organic solvents. The compound is highly reactive, particularly with nucleophiles and bases, and can readily undergo hydrolysis to form 2-methylpropionic acid.
About
CAS No
79-30-1
English Name
2-Methylpropanoyl chloride
Molecular Formula
C4H7ClO
Molecular Weight
106.55199999999999 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)C(=O)Cl
InChIKey
DGMOBVGABMBZSB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42