C8H3ClO3
182.56 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateDanger
3-Chlorophthalic anhydride
CAS117-21-5EC204-179-8
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
3-Chlorophthalic anhydride is a chlorinated derivative of phthalic anhydride used as a building block in pharmaceutical synthesis. It features a fused aromatic ring system with anhydride and halogen functional groups, contributing to its reactivity in organic chemistry.
Pharmaceutical intermediate for synthesis
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CAS 117-21-5
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Safety Reference
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-chloro-2-benzofuran-1,3-dione
InChIKey
UERPUZBSSSAZJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC2=C(C(=C1)Cl)C(=O)OC2=O
Synonyms (11)
- 3-Chlorophthalic anhydride
- Phthalic anhydride, 3-chloro-
- chlorophthalic anhydride