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Atomfair 2-Chlorobenzoyl chloride o-Chlorobenzoyl chloride C7H4Cl2O

Description 2-Chlorobenzoyl chloride (CAS No. 609-65-4) is a highly reactive organic compound with the molecular formula C7H4Cl2O . This colorless to pale yellow liquid is a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its IUPAC name is 2-chlorobenzoyl chloride , and it is also known by synonyms such as o-Chlorobenzoyl chloride . With a molecular weight of 175.01 g/mol, it exhibits a boiling point of approximately 230-232??C and a density of 1.374 g/cm3at 25??C. This compound is moisture-sensitive and should be stored under inert conditions to prevent hydrolysis. Ideal for researchers and…

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Description

2-Chlorobenzoyl chloride (CAS No. 609-65-4) is a highly reactive organic compound with the molecular formula C7H4Cl2O. This colorless to pale yellow liquid is a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its IUPAC name is 2-chlorobenzoyl chloride, and it is also known by synonyms such as o-Chlorobenzoyl chloride. With a molecular weight of 175.01 g/mol, it exhibits a boiling point of approximately 230-232??C and a density of 1.374 g/cm3 at 25??C. This compound is moisture-sensitive and should be stored under inert conditions to prevent hydrolysis. Ideal for researchers and industrial applications requiring precise acylating or chlorinating agents.

  • CAS No: 609-65-4
  • Molecular Formula: C7H4Cl2O
  • Molecular Weight: 175.01
  • Exact Mass: 173.9639201
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 173.9639201
  • IUPAC Name: 2-chlorobenzoyl chloride
  • SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)Cl)Cl
  • Synonyms: 2-Chlorobenzoyl chloride, 609-65-4, Benzoyl chloride, 2-chloro-, o-Chlorobenzoyl chloride, Benzoyl chloride, o-chloro-

Application

2-Chlorobenzoyl chloride is widely used as an acylating agent in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It serves as a key intermediate in the production of herbicides, insecticides, and other agrochemicals. Additionally, this compound is employed in organic synthesis for the preparation of dyes, fragrances, and polymer precursors. Its reactivity makes it valuable in laboratory-scale reactions for introducing the 2-chlorobenzoyl moiety into target molecules.

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