Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2,3-Dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-ylacetic acid (CAS: 69999-16-2)?
Answer
2,3-Dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-ylacetic acid is a white or off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 248.24 g/mol. It has a slight pungent odor. This compound is soluble in ethanol, chloroform, and methanol but poorly soluble in water. It is an electrophilic compound and exhibits moderate reactivity under basic conditions, making it suitable for various synthetic transformations. The compound can form anhydrous crystalline forms and has a melting point around 215-217°C.
About
CAS No
69999-16-2
English Name
2,3-Dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-ylacetic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H10O3
Molecular Weight
178.18699999999995 g/mol
SMILES
C1COC2=C1C=C(C=C2)CC(=O)O
InChIKey
LALSYIKKTXUSLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09
