Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Bromo-5-chlorobenzaldehyde (CAS: 174265-12-4)?
Answer
2-Bromo-5-chlorobenzaldehyde (CAS: 174265-12-4) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 227.02 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is highly reactive, showing both electrophilic aromatic substitution and nucleophilic addition reactivity. It is commonly used in organic synthesis as a functionalized benzaldehyde derivative.
About
CAS No
174265-12-4
English Name
2-Bromo-5-chlorobenzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C7H4BrClO
Molecular Weight
219.46 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)C=O)Br
InChIKey
IIISHLMCTDMUHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 08:06
