Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 3-chloro-5-nitrobenzoate (CAS: 36138-28-0)?
Answer
Methyl 3-chloro-5-nitrobenzoate has a crystalline form and a molecular weight of approximately 240.03 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is relatively stable but can react with bases to form the corresponding anion. It has a pKa of about 2.8 and a melting point of around 130°C.
About
CAS No
36138-28-0
English Name
Methyl 3-chloro-5-nitrobenzoate
Molecular Formula
C8H6ClNO4
Molecular Weight
215.59 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC(=CC(=C1)Cl)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
UYQJTXQJNZMDBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-05 07:29
