Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 2-chloro-4-fluorobenzoate (CAS: 85953-29-3)?
Answer
Methyl 2-chloro-4-fluorobenzoate is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 191.01 g/mol. Its solubility is about 3.5 g/L in water and it is slightly soluble in ethanol. This compound is relatively reactive, particularly with nucleophiles. It exhibits high reactivity due to the electrophilic aromatic character of the chloro and fluoro substituents.
About
CAS No
85953-29-3
English Name
Methyl 2-chloro-4-fluorobenzoate
Molecular Formula
C8H6ClFO2
Molecular Weight
188.58 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(OC)C1=CC=C(F)C=C1Cl
InChIKey
YZDLPZNWBRBZMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 15:08
