Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 3-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoate (CAS: 52159-67-8)?
Answer
Methyl 3-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoate has a crystalline form with a molecular weight of approximately 219.58 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and has good solubility in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is moderately reactive, particularly with reagents that can introduce nucleophilic substitution or oxidation reactions.
About
CAS No
52159-67-8
English Name
Methyl 3-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular Formula
C8H7ClO3
Molecular Weight
186.59 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=C(C(=CC=C1)Cl)O
InChIKey
MVXSDDGVZSEOIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-26 09:39
