Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-Bromo-2-benzofuran-1(3H)-one (CAS: 6940-49-4)?
Answer
3-Bromo-2-benzofuran-1(3H)-one (CAS: 6940-49-4) is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 211.03 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is highly reactive, especially towards nucleophiles and reducing agents. It can undergo bromination, acetylation, and other electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
6940-49-4
English Name
3-Bromo-2-benzofuran-1(3H)-one
Molecular Formula
C8H5BrO2
Molecular Weight
213.03 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(OC2=O)Br
InChIKey
CLMSHAWYULIVFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-13 09:53
