Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 5-bromo-2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoate (CAS: 773874-13-8)?
Answer
Methyl 5-bromo-2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoate is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 304.02 g/mol. It has low solubility in water but good solubility in common organic solvents like dichloromethane and acetone. The compound shows limited reactivity under standard conditions but can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions due to the presence of the bromine and trifluoromethoxy groups.
About
CAS No
773874-13-8
English Name
Methyl 5-bromo-2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoate
Molecular Formula
C9H6BrF3O3
Molecular Weight
299.04 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)Br)OC(F)(F)F
InChIKey
RLAXIDPRPKZATK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-07 15:32
