Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)acrylic acid (CAS: 614-86-8)?
Answer
3-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)acrylic acid (CAS: 614-86-8) is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 190.15 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and readily soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is reactive, especially towards nucleophiles and reducing agents, making it useful in various synthetic applications.
About
CAS No
614-86-8
English Name
3-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)acrylic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H8O4
Molecular Weight
180.16 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)O)C=CC(=O)O
InChIKey
HGEFWFBFQKWVMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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