Compound Q&A
How is 2-Chloro-4-fluorobenzyl chloride (CAS: 93286-22-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Chloro-4-fluorobenzyl chloride can be synthesized through a series of reactions involving the chlorination of 4-fluorobenzyl alcohol using thionyl chloride. This process involves the addition of thionyl chloride to the alcohol in the presence of a suitable catalyst to facilitate the electrophilic substitution reaction.
About
CAS No
93286-22-7
English Name
2-Chloro-4-fluorobenzyl chloride
Molecular Formula
C7H5Cl2F
Molecular Weight
179.02 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1F)Cl)CCl
InChIKey
HMIAXVWVTBIGON-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-05 08:54
