Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-(4-Nitrophenyl)ethanol (CAS: 100-27-6)?
Answer
2-(4-Nitrophenyl)ethanol (CAS: 100-27-6) is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 198.14 g/mol. It has a density of about 1.08 g/cm³ and a boiling point of around 188°C. This compound is moderately soluble in water and readily soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It is not highly reactive under normal conditions but can undergo nitro reduction.
About
CAS No
100-27-6
English Name
2-(4-Nitrophenyl)ethanol
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight
167.16 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1CCO)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
IKMXRUOZUUKSON-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-13 09:53
