Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid (CAS: 31719-77-4)?
Answer
3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid is primarily used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly as an intermediate in the production of various drugs. It is also used in research for studying organic reactions and as a reagent in chemical synthesis.
About
CAS No
31719-77-4
English Name
3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight
170.59 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)CCl
InChIKey
PBSUMBYSVFTMNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-03 20:19
