2-(4-Chlorophenyl)acetic acid, CAS No. 1878-66-6

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1878-66-6

Catalog No. EBD2213480

CAS 1878-66-6

Name 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)acetic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)aceticacid 4-Chlorophenylaceticacid p-Chlorophenylaceticacid parachlorophenylaceticacid ASISCHEMD13363 LABOTEST-BBLT00453315 Para-chlorophenylaceticAcid rarechemalbo0132 timtec-bbsbb008374 (p-chlorophenyl)-aceticaci

Molecular Formula: C8H7ClO2

Molecular Weight: 170.59

MDL Number: MFCD00004344

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Other Pharmaceutical Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

4-Chlorophenylacetic acid is an organic compound featuring a phenyl ring substituted with a chlorine atom at the para position and an acetic acid side chain. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C8H7ClO2 and a molecular weight of 170.59 g/mol. This compound serves as a versatile and important chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. Its carboxylic acid group allows for easy derivatization into esters, amides, and other functional groups, while the chlorophenyl moiety is a common pharmacophore. It is notably used in the synthesis of various non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). As a bifunctional building block, it is also widely employed in academic and industrial research for constructing more complex molecules. It requires careful handling as it may cause skin and eye irritation.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 102-105 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 294.1 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 131.7 °C

Density: 1.324 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to cream colored powder