Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Hydroxy(2H-4-)benzoic acid (CAS: 78646-17-0)?
Answer
2-Hydroxy(2H-4-)benzoic acid is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 146.12 g/mol. It is soluble in water and ethanol. Chemically, it exhibits typical carboxylic acid reactivity, such as esterification and neutralization. It also shows acidity, with a pKa of about 4.29.
About
CAS No
78646-17-0
English Name
2-Hydroxy(~2~H_4_)benzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H2D4O3
Molecular Weight
142.15 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)O)O
InChIKey
YGSDEFSMJLZEOE-RHQRLBAQSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-13 06:11
