Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid (CAS: 496-41-3)?
Answer
1-Benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid (CAS: 496-41-3) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 184.17 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 4.3 and is slightly soluble in water. Chemically, it is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo esterification and amide formation reactions. It is also prone to hydrolysis under basic conditions.
About
CAS No
496-41-3
English Name
1-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H6O3
Molecular Weight
162.14 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=C(O2)C(=O)O
InChIKey
OFFSPAZVIVZPHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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