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2-Chloro-6-fluoro-3-methylbenzoic acid

Description:
2-Chloro-6-fluoro-3-methylbenzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid characterized by the presence of a benzoic acid structure with specific halogen and methyl substituents. The compound features a chlorine atom at the 2-position, a fluorine atom at the 6-position, and a methyl group at the 3-position of the benzene ring. This substitution pattern contributes to its unique chemical properties, including its reactivity and solubility. The presence of both halogen atoms can enhance the compound's electrophilic character, making it useful in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions. The carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH) imparts acidic properties, allowing it to participate in acid-base reactions. Additionally, the compound may exhibit moderate to high polarity due to the electronegative halogens and the carboxylic acid group, influencing its solubility in polar solvents. Overall, 2-Chloro-6-fluoro-3-methylbenzoic acid is of interest in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical applications, where its unique structure can be leveraged for the development of biologically active compounds.
Formula:C8H6ClFO2
InChI:InChI=1S/C8H6ClFO2/c1-4-2-3-5(10)6(7(4)9)8(11)12/h2-3H,1H3,(H,11,12)
InChI key:InChIKey=VCNCNVOMGXWTBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(O)(=O)C1=C(Cl)C(C)=CC=C1F
Synonyms:
  • 2-Chloro-6-fluoro-m-toluic acid
  • Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-6-fluoro-3-methyl-
  • m-Toluic acid, 2-chloro-6-fluoro-
  • 2-Chloro-6-fluoro-3-methylbenzoic acid
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