Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 5-formyl-3-thiophenecarboxylate (CAS: 67808-66-6)?
Answer
Methyl 5-formyl-3-thiophenecarboxylate is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 222.23 g/mol. It has a solubility of about 1.4 g/100 mL in water and is somewhat soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it reacts readily with nucleophiles due to the presence of the formyl group. It displays Lewis acidity and can form complexes with various anions.
About
CAS No
67808-66-6
English Name
Methyl 5-formyl-3-thiophenecarboxylate
Molecular Formula
C7H6O3S
Molecular Weight
170.19 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CSC(=C1)C=O
InChIKey
GNXNZRYWBFMVHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 17:50
