Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-Fluoro-5-hydroxybenzoic acid (CAS: 860296-12-4)?
Answer
3-Fluoro-5-hydroxybenzoic acid is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 182.05 g/mol. It has a pKa of approximately 3.2 and shows moderate solubility in water (1 g/100 mL at 25°C). This compound is relatively stable under normal conditions but can react with bases to form the corresponding salts. It is slightly reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo esterification and other acid-catalyzed reactions.
About
CAS No
860296-12-4
English Name
3-Fluoro-5-hydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H5FO3
Molecular Weight
156.11 g/mol
SMILES
OC(=O)c1cc(O)cc(F)c1
InChIKey
PYZWGHVZOQTMCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-26 09:39
