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CAS 885270-34-8

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3-Chloro-5-hydroxybenzenemethanol

Description:
3-Chloro-5-hydroxybenzenemethanol, identified by its CAS number 885270-34-8, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a chlorinated aromatic ring and a hydroxymethyl group. This compound features a chlorine atom at the meta position relative to a hydroxyl group on a benzene ring, which contributes to its unique chemical properties. The hydroxymethyl group (-CH2OH) enhances its solubility in polar solvents and can participate in hydrogen bonding, making it potentially useful in various chemical reactions. The chlorinated structure may impart specific reactivity, influencing its behavior in nucleophilic substitution reactions. Additionally, the presence of both the hydroxyl and chlorinated groups can affect the compound's biological activity, potentially making it relevant in pharmaceutical applications or as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Overall, 3-Chloro-5-hydroxybenzenemethanol is a compound of interest in both synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry due to its functional groups and structural characteristics.
Formula:C7H7ClO2
InChI:InChI=1S/C7H7ClO2/c8-6-1-5(4-9)2-7(10)3-6/h1-3,9-10H,4H2
InChI key:InChIKey=VSRUFSDOVHICLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(O)C1=CC(Cl)=CC(O)=C1
Synonyms:
  • 3-Chloro-5-(hydroxymethyl)phenol
  • 3-Chloro-5-hydroxybenzenemethanol
  • Benzenemethanol, 3-chloro-5-hydroxy-
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