Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl cis-3-hydroxymethylcyclopentane-1-carboxylate (CAS: 58240-93-0)?
Answer
Methyl cis-3-hydroxymethylcyclopentane-1-carboxylate is a colorless liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 144.19 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 4.5. The compound is moderately soluble in water but highly soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It exhibits moderate reactivity, primarily undergoing ester hydrolysis and esterification reactions. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system and has a melting point of around 30°C and a boiling point of about 165°C.
About
CAS No
58240-93-0
English Name
Methyl cis-3-hydroxymethylcyclopentane-1-carboxylate
Molecular Formula
C8H14O3
Molecular Weight
158.2 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1CCC(C1)CO
InChIKey
QFZTZFHLMOJRBN-NKWVEPMBSA-N
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