Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-(3-Hydroxybutyl)phenol (CAS: 69617-84-1)?
Answer
4-(3-Hydroxybutyl)phenol (CAS: 69617-84-1) is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 192.22 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 10.4, indicating basicity. The compound is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. It is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo substitution reactions. Additionally, it shows good reactivity towards electrophiles and can participate in various organic transformations.
About
CAS No
69617-84-1
English Name
4-(3-Hydroxybutyl)phenol
Molecular Formula
C10H14O2
Molecular Weight
166.22 g/mol
SMILES
CC(CCC1=CC=C(C=C1)O)O
InChIKey
SFUCGABQOMYVJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 13:36
