What are the physical and chemical properties of (2-Bromo-3-thienyl)methanol (CAS: 70260-16-1)?

(2-Bromo-3-thienyl)methanol is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 200.01 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water (0.1 g/100 mL at 25°C) but is more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is moderately reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles, and may undergo substitution reactions. It is also susceptible to hydrolysis under basic conditions.