Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1-(Chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylbenzene (CAS: 824-55-5)?
Answer
1-(Chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylbenzene is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 187.63 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents like acetone and methanol. The compound is moderately reactive due to the presence of the chloromethyl and dimethyl groups. It can undergo substitution and elimination reactions under appropriate conditions.
About
CAS No
824-55-5
English Name
1-(Chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylbenzene
Molecular Formula
C9H11Cl
Molecular Weight
154.64000000000001 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)CCl)C
InChIKey
BETNPSBTDMBHCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 15:15
