Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl 2-(4-formyl-2-nitrophenoxy)acetate (CAS: 420786-61-4)?
Answer
Ethyl 2-(4-formyl-2-nitrophenoxy)acetate is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 282.07 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents. The compound is reactive towards nucleophiles and oxidants, making it useful in organic synthesis. It exhibits weak acidity and can undergo electrophilic substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
420786-61-4
English Name
Ethyl 2-(4-formyl-2-nitrophenoxy)acetate
Molecular Formula
C11H11NO6
Molecular Weight
253.21 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C=O)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
LJLACWKNDNQPQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-01 01:49
