Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 4-acetyl-2-hydroxybenzoate (CAS: 27475-11-2)?
Answer
Methyl 4-acetyl-2-hydroxybenzoate (CAS: 27475-11-2) is a white to pale yellow crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 218.22 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo ester hydrolysis under basic conditions. It is less reactive towards acid-catalyzed hydrolysis.
About
CAS No
27475-11-2
English Name
Methyl 4-acetyl-2-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular Formula
C10H10O4
Molecular Weight
194.19 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)C1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC)O
InChIKey
ATVFLHHFBWGFDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-01 10:50
