Compound Q&A
How is 3,3',4,4',5,5'-Hexachlorobiphenyl (CAS: 16176-68-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
3,3',4,4',5,5'-Hexachlorobiphenyl is typically synthesized through a chlorination reaction of biphenyl in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst. The process involves multiple steps to achieve the desired hexachlorinated product with good yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
16176-68-4
English Name
3,3',4,4',5,5'-Hexachloro(~13~C_12_)biphenyl
Molecular Formula
13C12H4Cl6
Molecular Weight
372.79 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=C(C2=C[N+]3=C(C=C2C=C1)C4=CC(=C(C=C4CC3)OC)OC)O
InChIKey
ZHLICBPIXDOFFG-WCGVKTIYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-05 08:54
