Compound Q&A
How is Methyl 2-chloro-4-fluorobenzoate (CAS: 85953-29-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
Methyl 2-chloro-4-fluorobenzoate is commonly synthesized by the chlorination of methyl benzoate followed by fluorination. The chlorination step is usually performed with thionyl chloride, while the fluorination can be achieved using hydrogen fluoride or fluoroform in the presence of a suitable catalyst such as aluminum fluoride.
About
CAS No
85953-29-3
English Name
Methyl 2-chloro-4-fluorobenzoate
Molecular Formula
C8H6ClFO2
Molecular Weight
188.58 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(OC)C1=CC=C(F)C=C1Cl
InChIKey
YZDLPZNWBRBZMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 15:08
