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What are the physical and chemical properties of [4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl]methanol (CAS: 71831-21-5)?
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[4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl]methanol is a clear, colorless liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 215.02 g/mol. It has a slight aromatic odor and is poorly soluble in water but miscible with many organic solvents. This compound is reactive towards nucleophiles and undergoes electrophilic substitution. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Chemical stability is good under normal storage conditions.
About
CAS No
71831-21-5
English Name
[4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl]methanol
Molecular Formula
C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight
201.06 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)CBr
InChIKey
RDHSYXFAOVTAEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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