CAS 96-02-6

3-Chloro-2,5-furandione

Description:

3-Chloro-2,5-furandione, also known as 3-chloro-2,5-diketofuran, is an organic compound characterized by its furan ring structure with two carbonyl groups (ketones) and a chlorine substituent. It appears as a yellow to brown solid and is known for its reactivity due to the presence of the electrophilic carbonyl groups. This compound is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water. It is primarily used in organic synthesis and can serve as an intermediate in the production of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The chlorine atom enhances its electrophilic character, making it useful in reactions such as nucleophilic substitutions. However, handling 3-chloro-2,5-furandione requires caution due to its potential toxicity and reactivity, necessitating appropriate safety measures in laboratory settings. Its chemical behavior and properties make it a valuable compound in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in the development of complex molecular architectures.

Formula: C₄HClO₃

InChI: InChI=1/C4HClO3/c5-2-1-3(6)8-4(2)7/h1H

InChI key: InChIKey=CXJAFLQWMOMYOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: ClC=1C(=O)OC(=O)C1

Synonyms:

• 2,5-Furandione, 3-chloro-
• 2-Chloro maleic anhydride
• 2-Chloromaleic anhydride
• 3-Chloro-2,5-dihydrofuran-2,5-dione
• 3-Chloro-2,5-furandione
• 3-Chlorofuran-2,5-Dione
• Chloromaleic acid anhydride
• Maleic anhydride, chloro-
• Maleic anhydride, chloro- (8CI)
• Nsc 4975
• alpha-Chloromaleic anhydride
• α-Chloromaleic anhydride
• Chloromaleic anhydride

Chloromaleic acid anhydride

CAS: 96-02-6

Chloromaleic acid anhydride

Formula: C₄HClO₃

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: low melting solid

Molecular weight: 132.50g/mol

Ref: 54-OR30483

Chloromaleic Acid Anhydride

Controlled Product

CAS: 96-02-6

Formula: C₄HClO₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 132.502

Ref: TR-C369015