Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl 2-(bromomethyl)benzoate (CAS: 7115-91-5)?
Answer
Ethyl 2-(bromomethyl)benzoate is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 253.02 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo substitution reactions. It is also prone to hydrolysis under basic conditions.
About
CAS No
7115-91-5
English Name
Ethyl 2-(bromomethyl)benzoate
Molecular Formula
C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight
243.1 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1CBr
InChIKey
RDEWTAHSEKSPPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-01 22:12
