Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Bromo-4-chlorobenzoic acid (CAS: 936-08-3)?
Answer
2-Bromo-4-chlorobenzoic acid is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 234.01 g/mol. It is poorly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it reacts readily with bases, showing acidity due to the carboxylic acid group, and it can undergo halogenation and sulfonation reactions.
About
CAS No
936-08-3
English Name
2-Bromo-4-chlorobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H4BrClO2
Molecular Weight
235.46 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)Br)C(=O)O
InChIKey
USMQLFCVCDEXAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-28 13:06
