Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1,7-dichloroheptan-4-one (CAS: 40624-07-5)?
Answer
1,7-Dichloroheptan-4-one (CAS: 40624-07-5) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 198.06 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is moderately reactive, particularly towards nucleophilic substitution reactions. It is a ketone with two chlorine substituents, making it a potential intermediate in various organic syntheses.
About
CAS No
40624-07-5
English Name
1,7-dichloroheptan-4-one
Molecular Formula
C7H12Cl2O
Molecular Weight
183.08 g/mol
SMILES
C(CC(=O)CCCCl)CCl
InChIKey
SCKUIKDAPAUGBE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-10 15:15
