Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 5-bromo-2-chlorobenzoate (CAS: 251085-87-7)?
Answer
Methyl 5-bromo-2-chlorobenzoate is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 264.03 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is moderately reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles, and can undergo substitution reactions. It is typically used in synthetic organic chemistry.
About
CAS No
251085-87-7
English Name
Methyl 5-bromo-2-chlorobenzoate
Molecular Formula
C8H6BrClO2
Molecular Weight
249.49 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)Br)Cl
InChIKey
DOVGGQQIXPPXDC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-20 00:35
