Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1-(Chloromethyl)-3-ethylbenzene (CAS: 26968-58-1)?
Answer
1-(Chloromethyl)-3-ethylbenzene (CAS: 26968-58-1) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 168.64 g/mol. It has a moderate solubility in common organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. The compound is reactive towards nucleophiles due to the presence of the chloromethyl group. It is less reactive towards electrophiles due to the electron-donating nature of the ethyl group.
About
CAS No
26968-58-1
English Name
1-(Chloromethyl)-3-ethylbenzene
Molecular Formula
C9H11Cl
Molecular Weight
154.64 g/mol
EINECS
248-148-7
SMILES
CCc1cccc(c1)CCl
InChIKey
ONGBRSYRDRQMBB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-05 08:54
