Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 3-bromo-4-isopropylbenzoate (CAS: 318528-55-1)?
Answer
Methyl 3-bromo-4-isopropylbenzoate is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 277.04 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and chloroform. This compound is reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles, and can undergo electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions. It is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
About
CAS No
318528-55-1
English Name
Methyl 3-bromo-4-isopropylbenzoate
Molecular Formula
C11H13BrO2
Molecular Weight
257.13 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(OC)C1=CC=C(C(C)C)C(Br)=C1
InChIKey
KVBRRJZVELPSOL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-01 01:49
