Compound Q&A
How is 2-Chloro-3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid (CAS: 87932-50-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Chloro-3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid is typically synthesized by chlorination of 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid using thionyl chloride as a reagent. The reaction is carried out under anhydrous conditions to avoid hydrolysis and dehydration reactions.
About
CAS No
87932-50-1
English Name
2-Chloro-3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H5ClO4
Molecular Weight
188.57 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C(=C1C(=O)O)Cl)O)O
InChIKey
IEKVQMDBVWMVMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-26 02:37
