3-Chlorophenylacetic acid, CAS No. 1878-65-5

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1878-65-5

Catalog No. EBD11922

CAS 1878-65-5

Name 3-Chlorophenylacetic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3-ChloropnenylaceticAcid M-chlorophenylaceticacid (3-chlorophenyl)acetate metachlorophenylaceticacid rarechemalbo0122 3-chlorobenzeneaceticacid aceticacid,(m-chlorophenyl)- benzeneaceticacid,3-chloro- meta-chlorophenylaceticacid 3-Chlorophenylaceticacid

Molecular Formula: C8H7ClO2

Molecular Weight: 170.59

MDL Number: MFCD00004332

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

3-Chlorophenylacetic acid is an organic compound featuring a benzene ring substituted with a chlorine atom at the meta position and an acetic acid moiety. It serves as a key building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for constructing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for further functionalization via the carboxylic acid group, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for developing drug candidates targeting inflammation and pain. Additionally, it is widely used as a synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry for preparing esters, amides, and heterocyclic compounds. The compound is stable under standard conditions and is typically handled with standard laboratory safety precautions.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 76-79 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 294.1 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 131.7 °C

Density: 1.324 g/cm3

Solubility: methanol: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless

Analytical Data

Appearance: white shiny flakes and chunks