Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 4-(1-bromoethyl)benzoate (CAS: 16281-97-3)?
Answer
Methyl 4-(1-bromoethyl)benzoate (CAS: 16281-97-3) is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 250.03 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. This compound is reactive, particularly under basic conditions, and can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
16281-97-3
English Name
Methyl 4-(1-bromoethyl)benzoate
Molecular Formula
C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight
243.1 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC)Br
InChIKey
IXZOUWPYWNKWCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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