Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 5-Bromo-3-fluoro-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde (CAS: 251300-28-4)?
Answer
5-Bromo-3-fluoro-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 239.04 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is a chromophoric compound, meaning it absorbs light in the ultraviolet and visible regions, making it useful for spectroscopic analysis. It is moderately reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles and reducing agents.
About
CAS No
251300-28-4
English Name
5-Bromo-3-fluoro-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C7H4BrFO2
Molecular Weight
219.01 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C=C(C(=C1C=O)O)F)Br
InChIKey
YYCQXIWKIRQWHN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-20 00:35
