Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3,3-Difluorocyclobutanecarboxylic acid (CAS: 107496-54-8)?
Answer
3,3-Difluorocyclobutanecarboxylic acid is a colorless solid with a melting point of 76-77°C. Its molecular weight is 142.06 g/mol. The compound is poorly soluble in water (0.1 g/L at 20°C) but readily soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It is relatively stable under normal conditions but can react with strong bases to form the corresponding alkali metal salts. It is also known to undergo esterification and amide formation.
About
CAS No
107496-54-8
English Name
3,3-Difluorocyclobutanecarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H6F2O2
Molecular Weight
136.1 g/mol
SMILES
C1C(CC1(F)F)C(=O)O
InChIKey
PLRCVBKYFLWAAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-10 12:21
