Compound Q&A
How is Dichlorophene (CAS: 97-23-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
Dichlorophene (CAS: 97-23-4) is synthesized through the chlorination of phenol. Commonly, this involves the reaction of phenol with chlorine gas in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst like iron(III) chloride. The reaction is exothermic and requires careful control of temperature to achieve high yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
97-23-4
English Name
Dichlorophene
Molecular Formula
C13H10Cl2O2
Molecular Weight
269.13 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)CC2=C(C=CC(=C2)Cl)O)O
InChIKey
MDNWOSOZYLHTCG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 08:06
