Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Bromo-5-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS: 943-14-6)?
Answer
2-Bromo-5-nitrobenzoic acid is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 229.03 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetonitrile. The compound is moderately reactive, especially towards nucleophiles, and can undergo substitution reactions. It has a pKa of around 2.8 in aqueous solutions.
About
CAS No
943-14-6
English Name
2-Bromo-5-nitrobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H4BrNO4
Molecular Weight
246.02 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])C(=O)O)Br
InChIKey
UVFWYVCDRKRAJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09
