Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-(Chloromethyl)-1,3,5-trimethylbenzene (CAS: 1585-16-6)?
Answer
2-(Chloromethyl)-1,3,5-trimethylbenzene is a colorless liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 221.02 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water (less than 1 g/L) but is more soluble in organic solvents like toluene and acetone. Chemically, it is moderately reactive, especially with nucleophiles, and can undergo substitution reactions. It has a pKa of around 14, indicating basicity due to the presence of the phenyl rings.
About
CAS No
1585-16-6
English Name
2-(Chloromethyl)-1,3,5-trimethylbenzene
Molecular Formula
C10H13Cl
Molecular Weight
168.67 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)C)CCl)C
InChIKey
UNRGEIXQCZHICP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-25 13:48
