Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-Chloro-2-fluorobenzoic acid (CAS: 161957-55-7)?
Answer
3-Chloro-2-fluorobenzoic acid is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 191.58 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 3.1 and is sparingly soluble in water. This compound is reactive, particularly in its carboxylic acid functionality, and it can undergo esterification and acid-base reactions.
About
CAS No
161957-55-7
English Name
3-Chloro-2-fluorobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H4ClFO2
Molecular Weight
174.56 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)Cl)F)C(=O)O
InChIKey
FCSSYEWURMTUSM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09
