Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Bromo-5-methoxybenzaldehyde (CAS: 7507-86-0)?
Answer
2-Bromo-5-methoxybenzaldehyde (CAS: 7507-86-0) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 213.03 g/mol. It is sparingly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. This compound exhibits good reactivity, particularly towards nucleophiles, and is often used in organic synthesis due to its ability to undergo electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
7507-86-0
English Name
2-Bromo-5-methoxybenzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C8H7BrO2
Molecular Weight
215.05 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)Br)C=O
InChIKey
XNHKTMIWQCNZST-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-01 13:51
