Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-oxazole-4-carboxylic acid (CAS: 18735-74-5)?
Answer
5-Methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-oxazole-4-carboxylic acid is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 231.25 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but soluble in common organic solvents. Chemically, it is stable under normal conditions but can react with strong acids and bases. It exhibits characteristic acidic behavior due to the carboxylic acid group.
About
CAS No
18735-74-5
English Name
5-Methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-oxazole-4-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C11H9NO3
Molecular Weight
203.2 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(N=C(O1)C2=CC=CC=C2)C(=O)O
InChIKey
YABCPNYCFFUVNM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-07 12:11
