Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl (4-nitrophenyl)acetate (CAS: 5445-26-1)?
Answer
Ethyl (4-nitrophenyl)acetate (CAS: 5445-26-1) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 228.13 g/mol. It has a high solubility in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone but is sparingly soluble in water. Chemically, it is a nitrophenyl ester and exhibits moderate reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions. It is used in various applications requiring specific functional groups for synthesis and derivatization.
About
CAS No
5445-26-1
English Name
Ethyl (4-nitrophenyl)acetate
Molecular Formula
C10H11NO4
Molecular Weight
209.2 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)CC1=CC=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
DWDRNKYLWMKWTH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-19 21:14
