Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (5-Chloro-2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid (CAS: 19017-52-8)?
Answer
(5-Chloro-2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid is a colorless to white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 248.74 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 3.2 and is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like methanol and ethanol. The compound is known for its reactivity towards nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions.
About
CAS No
19017-52-8
English Name
(5-Chloro-2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C11H10ClNO2
Molecular Weight
223.65899999999996 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C2=C(N1)C=CC(=C2)Cl)CC(=O)O
InChIKey
OAIODEZFMSXHFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-28 19:55
