Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-iodobenzoate (CAS: 157942-12-6)?
Answer
Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-iodobenzoate (CAS: 157942-12-6) is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 287.03 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is more soluble in polar organic solvents like methanol and ethanol. This compound is reactive towards nucleophiles and electrophiles, making it suitable for various synthetic transformations. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system and is stable under normal laboratory conditions.
About
CAS No
157942-12-6
English Name
Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-iodobenzoate
Molecular Formula
C8H7IO3
Molecular Weight
278.04 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC(=C(C=C1)I)O
InChIKey
LXCQVWRESZDFGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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