Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 5-Fluoro-2-iodobenzoic acid (CAS: 52548-63-7)?
Answer
5-Fluoro-2-iodobenzoic acid is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 318.03 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is moderately reactive, showing basic properties due to the carboxylic acid group. It reacts with bases and can undergo esterification, amide formation, and other typical carboxylic acid reactions.
About
CAS No
52548-63-7
English Name
5-Fluoro-2-iodobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H4FIO2
Molecular Weight
266.01 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1F)C(=O)O)I
InChIKey
XPFMQYOPTHMSJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-10 21:10
