Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzaldehyde (CAS: 16588-34-4)?
Answer
4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzaldehyde (CAS: 16588-34-4) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 202.01 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is highly reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles due to the presence of the nitro and chloro groups. It is used as a precursor in various organic synthesis reactions.
About
CAS No
16588-34-4
English Name
4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C7H4ClNO3
Molecular Weight
185.56 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C=O)[N+](=O)[O-])Cl
InChIKey
HETBKLHJEWXWBM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-08 00:58
