Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 5-bromo-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (CAS: 7254-19-5)?
Answer
5-bromo-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 254.05 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and more soluble in polar organic solvents. The compound is reactive, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions due to the presence of the bromo group and carboxylic acid functionality.
About
CAS No
7254-19-5
English Name
5-bromo-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight
240.05599999999998 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC2=C(C=C1Br)C=C(N2)C(=O)O
InChIKey
YAULOOYNCJDPPU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-29 09:43
