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What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-[4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-2-methylpropanoic acid (CAS: 552301-45-8)?
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2-[4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-2-methylpropanoic acid is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 288.35 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 7.2 and is slightly soluble in water. The compound is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo esterification and condensation reactions.
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CAS No
552301-45-8
English Name
2-[4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-2-methylpropanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C12H16O3
Molecular Weight
208.26 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)(c1ccc(cc1)CCO)C(=O)O
InChIKey
CHSAZBMOBSHGFV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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