Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of methyl 5-amino-2-bromo-4-methylbenzoate (CAS: 474330-54-6)?
Answer
Methyl 5-amino-2-bromo-4-methylbenzoate is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 262.05 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but readily soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is known for its reactivity towards nucleophiles and electrophiles due to its amino and bromo functionalities. It has a melting point around 100-110°C and a pKa of about 8.0 due to the basic nature of the amino group.
About
CAS No
474330-54-6
English Name
methyl 5-amino-2-bromo-4-methylbenzoate
Molecular Formula
C9H10BrNO2
Molecular Weight
244.09 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)c1cc(N)c(C)cc1Br
InChIKey
YZLNWLHJRDAYTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-04 13:04
