Compound Q&A
What is 2-Chloro-1-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone (CAS: 99-40-1)?
Answer
2-Chloro-1-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone (CAS: 99-40-1) is a chlorinated aromatic ketone with the chemical formula C8H8O3Cl. It features a ketone group on the ethanone backbone and a 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl substituent, making it a key intermediate in synthetic chemistry. The compound is known for its reactivity and is commonly used in pharmaceutical and research applications due to its versatile chemical structure.
About
CAS No
99-40-1
English Name
2-Chloro-1-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone
Molecular Formula
C8H7ClO3
Molecular Weight
186.59399999999997 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(=O)CCl)O)O
InChIKey
LWTJEJCZJFZKEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
