Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 5-(Chloromethyl)-2-furaldehyde (CAS: 1623-88-7)?
Answer
5-(Chloromethyl)-2-furaldehyde is a colorless to light yellow liquid. It has a molecular weight of approximately 155.54 g/mol and a boiling point of 102-103°C. This compound is soluble in ethanol and acetone, but slightly soluble in water. It is highly reactive due to the presence of the aldehyde and chloromethyl groups.
About
CAS No
1623-88-7
English Name
5-(Chloromethyl)-2-furaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C6H5ClO2
Molecular Weight
144.56 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(OC(=C1)C=O)CCl
InChIKey
KAZRCBVXUOCTIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-25 22:28
