Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-(Benzyloxy)benzaldehyde (CAS: 4397-53-9)?
Answer
4-(Benzyloxy)benzaldehyde (CAS: 4397-53-9) is a white solid with a molecular weight of 228.23 g/mol. It has a highly polar nature and is sparingly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is moderately reactive, especially towards nucleophilic substitution reactions. It is often used as a substrate in organic synthesis due to its reactivity and stability.
About
CAS No
4397-53-9
English Name
4-(Benzyloxy)benzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C14H12O2
Molecular Weight
212.25 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC2=CC=C(C=C2)C=O
InChIKey
ZVTWZSXLLMNMQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-25 13:48
