Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-Chloro-5-hydroxybenzonitrile (CAS: 473923-97-6)?
Answer
3-Chloro-5-hydroxybenzonitrile is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 194.58 g/mol. It has a high solubility in polar solvents like water and methanol. Chemically, it is highly reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo substitution and addition reactions. It is also prone to hydrolysis under basic conditions.
About
CAS No
473923-97-6
English Name
3-Chloro-5-hydroxybenzonitrile
Molecular Formula
C7H4ClNO
Molecular Weight
153.56 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C=C(C=C1O)Cl)C#N
InChIKey
GHYUOOZZOMUNSY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-28 13:06