Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 5-(4-Methylphenyl)-5-oxopentanoic acid (CAS: 833-85-2)?
Answer
5-(4-Methylphenyl)-5-oxopentanoic acid (CAS: 833-85-2) is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 190.24 g/mol. Its solubility is low in water but soluble in organic solvents like acetone and ethanol. It is moderately reactive and can undergo esterification and hydrogenation reactions.
About
CAS No
833-85-2
English Name
5-(4-Methylphenyl)-5-oxopentanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C12H14O3
Molecular Weight
206.24 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)CCCC(=O)O
InChIKey
MCWLCBLXRSXGTF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-16 13:10
