Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1,3-Benzodioxol-5-ylacetic acid (CAS: 2861-28-1)?
Answer
1,3-Benzodioxol-5-ylacetic acid has a white or off-white crystalline form. Its molecular weight is approximately 184.17 g/mol. The compound is slightly soluble in water but soluble in common organic solvents like acetone and dimethylformamide. It is moderately reactive, particularly with strong bases and reducing agents. Accurate pH measurements show that it has a pKa value around 4.1.
About
CAS No
2861-28-1
English Name
1,3-Benzodioxol-5-ylacetic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H8O4
Molecular Weight
180.16 g/mol
SMILES
C1OC2=C(O1)C=C(C=C2)CC(=O)O
InChIKey
ODVLMCWNGKLROU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-10 15:15
