Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium salicylate (CAS: 2016-36-6)?
Answer
2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium salicylate is a white crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 302.34 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and has a pKa of around 2.5. This compound exhibits basic properties due to the trimethylammonium group and acidic properties from the salicylate group, making it amphoteric. It is reactive towards strong acids and bases, and its solubility increases slightly with temperature.
About
CAS No
2016-36-6
English Name
2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium salicylate
Molecular Formula
C12H19NO4
Molecular Weight
241.28 g/mol
SMILES
C[N+](C)(C)CCO.Oc1ccccc1C(=O)[O-]
InChIKey
UDKCHVLMFQVBAA-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 13:36
