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CAS 403-16-7

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3-Chloro-4-fluorobenzoic acid

Description:
3-Chloro-4-fluorobenzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid characterized by the presence of both chlorine and fluorine substituents on the benzene ring. Specifically, the chlorine atom is located at the meta position (3-position) and the fluorine atom at the para position (4-position) relative to the carboxylic acid group. This compound typically appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid and is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone, but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic aromatic structure. It exhibits acidic properties, with the carboxylic acid group capable of donating a proton in solution. The presence of electronegative halogen atoms influences its reactivity, making it useful in various chemical syntheses, including the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Additionally, 3-chloro-4-fluorobenzoic acid can participate in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, and its unique substituent pattern can affect the electronic properties and steric hindrance of the molecule, impacting its behavior in chemical reactions.
Formula:C7H4ClFO2
InChI:InChI=1S/C7H4ClFO2/c8-5-3-4(7(10)11)1-2-6(5)9/h1-3H,(H,10,11)
InChI key:InChIKey=PKTSBFXIHLYGEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(O)(=O)C1=CC(Cl)=C(F)C=C1
Synonyms:
  • 3-Chloro-4-Fluorobenzoate
  • 4-Fluoro-3-Chlorobenzoicacid
  • 5-Chloro-4-difluorobenzoic acid
  • Benzoic acid, 3-chloro-4-fluoro-
  • Qvr Cg Df
  • 3-Chloro-4-fluorobenzoic acid
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