Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of α-Bromocinnamaldehyde (CAS: 5443-49-2)?
Answer
α-Bromocinnamaldehyde (CAS: 5443-49-2) is a colorless or white crystalline solid with a pungent odor. Its molecular weight is approximately 217.01 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is highly reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles and can undergo electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
5443-49-2
English Name
α-Bromocinnamaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C9H7BrO
Molecular Weight
211.05 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C=C(C=O)Br
InChIKey
WQRWNOKNRHCLHV-TWGQIWQCSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-10 15:15
