Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Fluoro-6-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 90259-27-1)?
Answer
2-Fluoro-6-methylbenzoic acid is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 170.12 g/mol. It has a limited aqueous solubility and is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is moderately reactive towards bases and nucleophiles, making it suitable for various chemical transformations.
About
CAS No
90259-27-1
English Name
2-Fluoro-6-methylbenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H7FO2
Molecular Weight
154.14000000000001 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)F)C(=O)O
InChIKey
WELNSIYTQJSNRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-25 13:48
