Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-(Difluoromethoxy)-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (CAS: 53173-70-9)?
Answer
3-(Difluoromethoxy)-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (CAS: 53173-70-9) is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 211.08 g/mol. It has a melting point of 78-80°C and is slightly soluble in water. Chemically, it is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions. The compound is also susceptible to hydrolysis under basic conditions.
About
CAS No
53173-70-9
English Name
3-(Difluoromethoxy)-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C8H6F2O3
Molecular Weight
188.13 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C=O)OC(F)F)O
InChIKey
BQWJKJOZIXNRID-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-28 19:29
