3'-Chloropropiophenone, CAS No. 34841-35-5

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34841-35-5

Catalog No. EBD18195

CAS 34841-35-5

Name 3'-Chloropropiophenone

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 1-(3-Chlorophenyl)-1-propanone 3'-Chloropropiophenone beta-Chloropropiophenone/3-Chloro-1-phenyl-1-propanone beta-Chloropropiophenone 2-Chloroethylphenylketone 3-Chloro-1-phenyl-1-propanone m-chlorophenylacetone 1-(4-chlorophenyl)propan-1-one 3-chloro-1-phenylpropan-1-one 1-(3-chlorophenyl)propan-1-one M-CHLOROPROPIOPHENONE

Molecular Formula: C9H9ClO

Molecular Weight: 168.62

MDL Number: MFCD00009925

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones

Product Description:

3-Chloropropiophenone is an organic compound featuring a propiophenone backbone with a chlorine atom substituted at the meta position of the phenyl ring. Its structure consists of a ketone functional group adjacent to an ethyl chain, making it a versatile synthetic building block. This compound is primarily utilized as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for constructing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical research. It serves as a precursor for the synthesis of various drug candidates, including potential central nervous system agents and anti-inflammatory compounds. The chlorine substituent provides a reactive handle for further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions or nucleophilic aromatic substitution. As a ketone-containing aromatic compound, it is also employed in the preparation of fine chemicals and agrochemical intermediates. Its relatively simple structure and well-defined reactivity make it a standard reagent in medicinal chemistry laboratories for building small molecule libraries and conducting structure-activity relationship studies.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 45-47 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 124 °C/14 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: >113 °C

Density: 1.128 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: White to light yellow crystalline solid