CAS 610-78-6

4-Chloro-3-nitrophenol

Description:

4-Chloro-3-nitrophenol is an organic compound characterized by the presence of both a chlorine atom and a nitro group attached to a phenolic ring. Its molecular formula is C6H4ClN O3, and it features a hydroxyl (-OH) group, which imparts acidic properties to the compound. This substance typically appears as a yellow to brown solid and is known for its moderate solubility in water, as well as higher solubility in organic solvents. The compound exhibits both acidic and basic characteristics due to the presence of the hydroxyl group and the electron-withdrawing effects of the nitro and chloro substituents. It is often used in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. Additionally, 4-Chloro-3-nitrophenol can be toxic and poses environmental hazards, necessitating careful handling and disposal. Its reactivity can be influenced by the substituents on the aromatic ring, making it a useful intermediate in various chemical reactions.

Formula: C₆H₄ClNO₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H4ClNO3/c7-5-2-1-4(9)3-6(5)8(10)11/h1-3,9H

InChI key: InChIKey=JUIKCULGDIZNDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: N(=O)(=O)C1=C(Cl)C=CC(O)=C1

Synonyms:

• 3-Nitro-4-chlorophenol
• 2-Chloro-5-hydroxynitrobenzene
• 4-Chloro-3-nitrophenol
• NSC 211001
• Phenol, 4-chloro-3-nitro-

4-Chloro-3-nitrophenol

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Formula: C₆H₄ClNO₃

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: Light yellow to Yellow to Green powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 173.55

Ref: 3B-C1529

4-Chloro-3-nitrophenol, 99%

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Formula: C₆H₄ClNO₃

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Crystals or powder or crystalline powder, Yellow to brown

Molecular weight: 173.55

Ref: 02-L10108

Phenol, 4-chloro-3-nitro-

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Formula: C₆H₄ClNO₃

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 173.5539

Ref: IN-DA00IASB

4-Chloro-3-nitrophenol

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4-Chloro-3-nitrophenol

Purity: 99%

Molecular weight: 173.55386g/mol

Ref: 54-OR2363

4-Chloro-3-nitrophenol

CAS: 610-78-6

Formula: C₆H₄ClNO₃

Purity: 98.0%

Color and Shape: Yellow to olive green crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 173.55

Ref: 10-F013480

4-Chloro-3-nitrophenol

Controlled Product

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Applications 4-Chloro-3-nitrophenol is degraded by Burkholderia sp. strain SJ98 and utilizes it as sole source of carbon, nitrogen and energy under aerobic conditions. Also it is an intermediate of 8-Hydroxychlorpromazine (H824905), which is a metabolite of chlorpromazine (C424750) which is used as an antiemetic.
References Pandey, J., et al.: Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 92, 597-607 (2011); Roth, J., et al.: Comm. Psychopharmacol., 3, 235 (1979); Zhang, Z.: Handbook of Metabolic Pathways of Xenobiotics, 3, 1102 (2014); Anden, N.-E., et al.: Eur. J. Pharmacol., 11, 303 (1970), Curzon, G., et al.: Trends Pharmacol. Sci., 11, 61 (1990)

Formula: C₆H₄ClNO₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 173.55

Ref: TR-C374595

4-Chloro-3-nitrophenol

CAS: 610-78-6

4-Chloro-3-nitrophenol is a chemical compound that has been used as a dye and as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals. 4-Chloro-3-nitrophenol is not found in nature, but it is produced by the reaction of nitric acid with phenols. The functional theory of 4-chloro-3-nitrophenol suggests that this chemical may be toxic to aquatic life because it can inhibit photosynthesis by blocking the light reactions of photosystem II. This chemical also has been shown to have endpoints for chlorine and chloride, which are essential for aerobic respiration.

Formula: C₆H₄ClNO₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 173.55 g/mol

Ref: 3D-AAA61078