Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 5-Bromo-2-methylbenzaldehyde (CAS: 90050-59-2)?
Answer
5-Bromo-2-methylbenzaldehyde is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 192.04 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is relatively stable but can undergo electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions due to the presence of the bromine substituent.
About
CAS No
90050-59-2
English Name
5-Bromo-2-methylbenzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C8H7BrO
Molecular Weight
199.05 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)Br)C=O
InChIKey
YILPAIKZHXATHY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-10 12:21
