Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 4-(4-Chlorophenoxy)butanoic acid (CAS: 3547-07-7)?
Answer
4-(4-Chlorophenoxy)butanoic acid (4-CPBA, CAS: 3547-07-7) is primarily used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. It serves as a key intermediate in organic synthesis for producing various compounds with biological activities. Additionally, it is used in the preparation of herbicides and fungicides due to its chlorophenoxy moiety.
About
CAS No
3547-07-7
English Name
4-(4-Chlorophenoxy)butanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H11ClO3
Molecular Weight
214.65 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1OCCCC(=O)O)Cl
InChIKey
SIYAHZSHQIPQLY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-27 06:56
