Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-Ethoxy-3-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS: 59719-77-6)?
Answer
4-Ethoxy-3-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS: 59719-77-6) is a crystalline solid at room temperature with a molecular weight of approximately 222.18 g/mol. It has a high solubility in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone, but is only slightly soluble in water. This compound is moderately reactive, particularly towards nucleophilic substitution and reduction reactions. It has a pKa value of around 4, indicating it is a weak acid.
About
CAS No
59719-77-6
English Name
4-Ethoxy-3-nitrobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H9NO5
Molecular Weight
211.17 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(=O)O)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
GZHXYRWGRKIXEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-20 02:47
