Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-nitrophenol (CAS: 68783-41-5)?
Answer
2-(Chloromethyl)-4-nitrophenol is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 225.03 g/mol. It has a solubility of about 0.025 g/100 mL in water. The compound is reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles, and is often used in synthesis due to its electrophilic aromatic properties. It readily undergoes nitration and substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
68783-41-5
English Name
2-(Chloromethyl)-4-nitrophenol
Molecular Formula
C7H6ClNO3
Molecular Weight
372.41 g/mol
SMILES
c1cc(c(cc1[N+](=O)[O-])CCl)O
InChIKey
PJNPZIYGODMAQE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-02 00:31
