261763-38-6

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,3-DIFLUORO-4-METHYLBENZOYL CHLORIDE
• Synonyms: 2,3-DIFLUORO-4-METHYLBENZOYL CHLORIDE;2,3-Difluoro-p-toluoyl chloride;Benzoyl chloride, 2,3-difluoro-4-methyl- (9CI)
• CAS NO: 261763-38-6
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₅ClF₂O
• Molecular Weight: 190.57
• EINECS: -0
• Product Categories: ACIDHALIDE
• Mol File: 261763-38-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 221.2 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 87.6 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.356 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.108mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.522
• Sensitive: Moisture Sensitive
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,3-DIFLUORO-4-METHYLBENZOYL CHLORIDE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,3-DIFLUORO-4-METHYLBENZOYL CHLORIDE(261763-38-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,3-DIFLUORO-4-METHYLBENZOYL CHLORIDE(261763-38-6)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: C,T
• Statements: 34-25
• Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39-45
• RIDADR: 3265
• HazardClass: 8
• PackingGroup: II
• Hazardous Substances Data: 261763-38-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2,3-DIFLUORO-4-METHYLBENZOYL CHLORIDE is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H6ClF2O. It is a benzoyl chloride derivative, which is a class of organic compounds typically used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This specific compound is a derivative of benzoic acid and contains two fluorine atoms and a methyl group attached to a benzoyl chloride functional group. It is commonly used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, for the production of various drug molecules and other bioactive compounds. It is a colorless to yellow liquid with a pungent odor and is considered to be a hazardous chemical that should be handled with care and proper safety precautions.

InChI:InChI=1/C8H5ClF2O/c1-4-2-3-5(8(9)12)7(11)6(4)10/h2-3H,1H3