Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)-2-methoxybenzoate (CAS: 74733-27-0)?
Answer
Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)-2-methoxybenzoate is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 294.02 g/mol. It has poor solubility in water but is moderately soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. This compound is known for its reactivity, particularly towards nucleophilic substitution reactions, and it exhibits a yellow to orange color in its crystalline form. It is stable under normal conditions but should be stored away from strong oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
About
CAS No
74733-27-0
English Name
Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)-2-methoxybenzoate
Molecular Formula
C10H11BrO3
Molecular Weight
259.1 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)CBr)C(=O)OC
InChIKey
DCXFLSHDURQRML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 23:23
