Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Fluoro-6-hydroxybenzoic acid (CAS: 67531-86-6)?
Answer
2-Fluoro-6-hydroxybenzoic acid is a white or off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 172.05 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and more soluble in organic solvents like methanol and ethanol. Chemically, it is reactive towards bases and can undergo esterification and amide formation reactions.
About
CAS No
67531-86-6
English Name
2-Fluoro-6-hydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H5FO3
Molecular Weight
156.11 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)F)C(=O)O)O
InChIKey
BCEKGWWLVKXZKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 19:18
