Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 5-chloro-2,2-dimethylpentanoate (CAS: 73441-42-6)?
Answer
Methyl 5-chloro-2,2-dimethylpentanoate (CAS: 73441-42-6) is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 196.66 g/mol. It has a high boiling point of 232°C, a low melting point of -25°C, and is slightly soluble in water. This compound is relatively stable but can react with strong bases to form chloroform and methyl alcohol. It is used in various organic synthesis reactions due to its reactivity with nucleophiles.
About
CAS No
73441-42-6
English Name
Methyl 5-chloro-2,2-dimethylpentanoate
Molecular Formula
C8H15ClO2
Molecular Weight
178.66 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)(CCCCl)C(=O)OC
InChIKey
AJPFLSFTFNACIR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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