Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (5-Chloro-2-thienyl)methanol (CAS: 74168-69-7)?
Answer
(5-Chloro-2-thienyl)methanol (CAS: 74168-69-7) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 189.02 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is reactive towards nucleophiles and can participate in electrophilic substitution reactions due to the presence of the thienyl ring and chlorine substituent.
About
CAS No
74168-69-7
English Name
(5-Chloro-2-thienyl)methanol
Molecular Formula
C5H5ClOS
Molecular Weight
148.614 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(SC(=C1)Cl)CO
InChIKey
WMKPGPCVKFXIHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-22 19:24
