Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (2E)-3-(1H-Indol-2-yl)acrylic acid (CAS: 1204-06-4)?
Answer
(2E)-3-(1H-Indol-2-yl)acrylic acid is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 196.22 g/mol. It has a pKa of 2.7 and is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetonitrile. The compound is known for its reactivity towards nucleophiles and electrophiles, making it useful in various chemical reactions.
About
CAS No
1204-06-4
English Name
(2E)-3-(1H-Indol-2-yl)acrylic acid
Molecular Formula
C11H9NO2
Molecular Weight
187.198 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)C=CC(=O)O
InChIKey
SXOUIMVOMIGLHO-AATRIKPKSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-22 19:21
