Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (2-Fluorophenyl)(oxo)acetic acid (CAS: 79477-86-4)?
Answer
(2-Fluorophenyl)(oxo)acetic acid is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 191.07 g/mol. It has a melting point of around 162-164°C and is slightly soluble in water. The compound is reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles due to the presence of the acetoxy group and the fluoro substituent.
About
CAS No
79477-86-4
English Name
(2-Fluorophenyl)(oxo)acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H5FO3
Molecular Weight
168.12 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)C(=O)O)F
InChIKey
NNBNIEJYCZQNEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-31 06:49
