Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium 2-carboxybenzoate (CAS: 79723-02-7)?
Answer
N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium 2-carboxybenzoate is a white or colorless crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 249.3 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 7.5. The compound is slightly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like methanol and ethanol. Chemically, it is relatively stable and exhibits moderate reactivity towards strong bases and nucleophiles.
About
CAS No
79723-02-7
English Name
N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium 2-carboxybenzoate
Molecular Formula
C12H17NO4
Molecular Weight
239.27 g/mol
SMILES
C[N+](C)(C)C.C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)O)C(=O)[O-]
InChIKey
KQTFRASJMFIJPC-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2026-03-20 06:42
