Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 5-Bromo-2-furaldehyde (CAS: 1899-24-7)?
Answer
5-Bromo-2-furaldehyde (CAS: 1899-24-7) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 169.02 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but easily soluble in ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is highly reactive, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions. It is used as a precursor in organic synthesis and as a component in certain analytical and biological assays.
About
CAS No
1899-24-7
English Name
5-Bromo-2-furaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C5H3BrO2
Molecular Weight
174.98 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(OC(=C1)Br)C=O
InChIKey
WJTFHWXMITZNHS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-25 13:48
