Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 5-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)benzoate (CAS: 79670-17-0)?
Answer
Methyl 5-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)benzoate (CAS: 79670-17-0) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 344.08 g/mol. It has low water solubility and high solubility in organic solvents such as acetone and chloroform. This compound is highly reactive and prone to undergoing substitution reactions under appropriate conditions.
About
CAS No
79670-17-0
English Name
Methyl 5-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)benzoate
Molecular Formula
C9H8Br2O2
Molecular Weight
307.97 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)Br)CBr
InChIKey
UVIJBFVFEGZZLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09
