2-Fluorobenzoyl chloride

2-Fluorobenzoyl chloride

o-Fluorobenzoyl chloride; 2-Fluorobenzenecarbonyl Chloride

CAS 393-52-2

Chemical Formula C7H4ClFO

Molecular Weight 158.56 g/mol

2-Fluorobenzoyl chloride is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H4ClFO. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor, indicative of its reactivity. It's an acyl chloride, meaning it has a chlorine atom attached to a carbonyl group, and it's reactive due to the presence of a fluorine atom in the ortho position on the benzene ring. It is commonly used as an acylating agent in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of fluorinated compounds and pharmaceuticals. 

Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Drug Synthesis: 2-Fluorobenzoyl chloride is a versatile reagent used in the synthesis of a wide range of pharmaceuticals. It is particularly valuable in the creation of drugs with anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. 
  • Introducing the 2-Fluorobenzoyl Group: This compound allows chemists to introduce the 2-fluorobenzoyl group into other molecules. This modification can be crucial in optimizing the drug's efficacy, solubility, and other properties.

2. Agrochemicals

  • Intermediate in Agrochemical Synthesis: 2-Fluorobenzoyl chloride is not a final agrochemical product itself, but rather a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of many active ingredients. 
  • Building Block for Fungicides and Herbicides: It's used in the creation of various fungicides and herbicides, compounds that protect crops from diseases and unwanted plants.

Specifications

Assay 98%
Appearance Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odor Pungent, acid chloride-like odor
Boiling Point 213°C
Melting Point Not defined
Density 1.36 g/cm3
Solubility Reacts with water; soluble in organic solvents like dichloromethane, ether, benzene
Viscosity Not determined
Flash Point 93°C

Hazard Symbols

Flammables
Corrosives
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

FAQs

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