Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-hydroxy-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylate (CAS: 691856-86-7)?
Answer
Ethyl 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-hydroxy-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylate is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 288.2 g/mol. Its solubility in water is low, around 0.1 g/100 mL. It is highly reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo hydrolysis under basic conditions. This compound is stable under acidic conditions but should be handled in a fume hood to avoid exposure to air and moisture.
About
CAS No
691856-86-7
English Name
Ethyl 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-hydroxy-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylate
Molecular Formula
C17H13FO4
Molecular Weight
300.29 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1=C(OC2=C1C=C(C=C2)O)C3=CC=C(C=C3)F
InChIKey
PCOIFIVNARQEPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-16 13:10
