Compound Q&A
How is 2-Chloro-5-fluorobenzaldehyde (CAS: 84194-30-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Chloro-5-fluorobenzaldehyde (CAS: 84194-30-9) can be synthesized by the reaction of 5-fluorobenzaldehyde with chlorine gas in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst such as aluminum chloride. The yield is typically around 70-80%, and the reaction is highly selective for the chlorination position. Other methods include direct chlorination of 5-fluorobenzene in an acidic medium.
About
CAS No
84194-30-9
English Name
2-Chloro-5-fluorobenzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C7H4ClFO
Molecular Weight
158.56 g/mol
SMILES
Fc1ccc(Cl)c(C=O)c1
InChIKey
SOEFVBXUNROUOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-29 09:43
