Compound Q&A
How is 3,4,5-Trichlorophenol (CAS: 609-19-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
3,4,5-Trichlorophenol is typically synthesized by the chlorination of phenol in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, such as aluminum chloride. The reaction is carried out in an organic solvent, and it yields the target compound with reasonable selectivity and good yield under optimized conditions.
About
CAS No
609-19-8
English Name
3,4,5-Trichlorophenol
Molecular Formula
C6H3Cl3O
Molecular Weight
197.45 g/mol
SMILES
OC1=CC(Cl)=C(Cl)C(Cl)=C1
InChIKey
GBNHEBQXJVDXSW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-22 12:37
