Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-(Acetoxymethyl)-3-bromobenzoic acid (CAS: 90772-73-9)?
Answer
4-(Acetoxymethyl)-3-bromobenzoic acid is a white or off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 286.04 g/mol. It is poorly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. This compound exhibits moderate reactivity, particularly towards nucleophiles and bases, and is often used in organic synthesis due to its functional groups.
About
CAS No
90772-73-9
English Name
4-(Acetoxymethyl)-3-bromobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H9BrO4
Molecular Weight
273.082 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)OCC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(=O)O)Br
InChIKey
GGEQCBQMZSMHCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-05 02:11
