Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)ethanol (CAS: 4836-69-5)?
Answer
2-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)ethanol is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 286.08 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. The compound is known for its strong reactivity, particularly towards nucleophilic substitution and reduction reactions. It is also susceptible to photodegradation.
About
CAS No
4836-69-5
English Name
2-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)ethanol
Molecular Formula
C8H8N2O5
Molecular Weight
212.16 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-])CCO
InChIKey
AONMTYOVKUOHQP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-16 16:48
