Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 3-Phenylpropanoyl chloride (CAS: 645-45-4)?
Answer
3-Phenylpropanoyl chloride (CAS: 645-45-4) is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for synthesizing drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It also serves in polymer science for modifying polymer chains and in the food industry as a flavoring agent. Additionally, it is employed in research for organic synthesis and as a precursor in creating various chemical derivatives.
About
CAS No
645-45-4
English Name
3-Phenylpropanoyl chloride
Molecular Formula
C9H9ClO
Molecular Weight
168.62 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCC(=O)Cl
InChIKey
MFEILWXBDBCWKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-29 08:30
