Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of [4-(Chloromethyl)phenyl]methanol (CAS: 16473-35-1)?
Answer
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[4-(Chloromethyl)phenyl]methanol is primarily used as a reagent in organic synthesis and in the pharmaceutical industry for preparing various medicinal compounds. It is also utilized in the production of other chemical intermediates.
About
CAS No
16473-35-1
English Name
[4-(Chloromethyl)phenyl]methanol
Molecular Formula
C8H9ClO
Molecular Weight
156.61 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)CCl
InChIKey
OGALXJIOJZXBBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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