Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 5-Formyl-2-hydroxybenzonitrile (CAS: 73289-79-9)?
Answer
5-Formyl-2-hydroxybenzonitrile is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 204.15 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but more soluble in polar organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is moderately reactive, showing electrophilic character, and can undergo nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions.
About
CAS No
73289-79-9
English Name
5-Formyl-2-hydroxybenzonitrile
Molecular Formula
C8H5NO2
Molecular Weight
147.13 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C=O)C#N)O
InChIKey
PWQHSYDCGDVARU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-07 15:33
