Compound Q&A
What is 3-Methylbenzoyl chloride (CAS: 1711-06-4)?
Answer
3-Methylbenzoyl chloride, with the chemical formula C8H7ClO, is an organic compound that belongs to the class of aromatic acyl chlorides. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor, commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. The compound is characterized by its reactivity due to the acyl chloride group, and it is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether.
About
CAS No
1711-06-4
English Name
3-Methylbenzoyl chloride
Molecular Formula
C8H7ClO
Molecular Weight
154.6 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC(=CC=C1)C(=O)Cl
InChIKey
YHOYYHYBFSYOSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09