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Linear Formula:
ClC6H4COCH2Cl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
189.04
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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Assay

98%

bp

270 °C (lit.)

mp

100-102 °C (lit.)

functional group

chloro
ketone

SMILES string

ClCC(=O)c1ccc(Cl)cc1

InChI

1S/C8H6Cl2O/c9-5-8(11)6-1-3-7(10)4-2-6/h1-4H,5H2

InChI key

FWDFNLVLIXAOMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2,4′-Dichloroacetophenone is a substituted α-chloro aromatic ketone.2 Its 35/37Cl WURST-QCPMG NMR spectra has been investigated.

Application

2,4′-Dichloroacetophenone (4-chlorophenacyl chloride) may be used in the synthesis of chiral chlorohydrin by asymmetric reduction., It may be used as an alkylating agent in the Williamson reaction of 7-hydroxycoumarins to form substituted oxoethers.

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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