Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-Bromo-2-ethylbenzoic acid (CAS: 99548-72-8)?
Answer
3-Bromo-2-ethylbenzoic acid (CAS: 99548-72-8) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 227.02 g/mol. It has a melting point of 121-122°C and is only slightly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is highly reactive due to the presence of a carboxylic acid group and a bromine substituent, making it suitable for a variety of chemical reactions such as esterification and substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
99548-72-8
English Name
3-Bromo-2-ethylbenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight
229.07 g/mol
SMILES
CCC1=C(C=CC=C1Br)C(=O)O
InChIKey
VXQLZSPAHPPVPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-01 18:55
