C7H4ClFO2
174.55 g/mol
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2-Chloro-4-fluorobenzoic acid
CAS2252-51-9EC218-845-0
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
chemical intermediate for synthesis
2-Chloro-4-fluorobenzoic acid is a halogenated benzoic acid derivative used primarily as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. Its molecular structure features both chlorine and fluorine substituents on an aromatic ring, contributing to its utility in the preparation of more complex compounds for research and industrial applications.
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CAS 2252-51-9
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Safety Reference
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-chloro-4-fluorobenzoic acid
InChIKey
GRPWQLDSGNZEQE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1F)Cl)C(=O)O
Synonyms (3)
- 2-Chloro-4-fluorobenzoic acid
- 4-Fluoro-2-chlorobenzoic acid