Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Bromo-5-(chlorosulfonyl)benzoic acid (CAS: 3285-31-2)?
Answer
2-Bromo-5-(chlorosulfonyl)benzoic acid is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 310.03 g/mol. Its solubility in water is limited, typically around 0.1 g/L at 25°C. The compound is highly reactive due to the presence of the sulfonyl chloride group, which makes it a potent electrophile in nucleophilic substitution reactions. It is insoluble in most organic solvents except for strong polar aprotic solvents like dimethylformamide.
About
CAS No
3285-31-2
English Name
2-Bromo-5-(chlorosulfonyl)benzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H4BrClO4S
Molecular Weight
299.529 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1S(=O)(=O)Cl)C(=O)O)Br
InChIKey
ZZSQGLFOZUQDAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-07 05:52
