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What are the physical and chemical properties of [(2R)-2-Methyl-2-oxiranyl]methyl 4-nitrobenzoate (CAS: 106268-96-6)?
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[(2R)-2-Methyl-2-oxiranyl]methyl 4-nitrobenzoate (CAS: 106268-96-6) is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 258.12 g/mol. It has a melting point of 99-101°C and is soluble in chloroform, methanol, and acetonitrile but less so in water. This compound is known for its reactivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions and can undergo electrophilic aromatic substitution due to the nitro group.
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CAS No
106268-96-6
English Name
[(2R)-2-Methyl-2-oxiranyl]methyl 4-nitrobenzoate
Molecular Formula
C11H11NO5
Molecular Weight
237.21 g/mol
SMILES
CC1(CO1)COC(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
PUBTVFBOTFDPTA-NSHDSACASA-N
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