2-Chloroethyl Benzoate

CAS: 939-55-9

Ref. 3D-AAA93955

Product Information

• Name: 2-Chloroethyl Benzoate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Chloroethyl benzoate is a monocarboxylic acid that is used as an industrial chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and food additive. It is produced by the catalytic hydrogenation of hippuric acid with hydrogen chloride in the presence of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. 2-Chloroethyl benzoate has been shown to be effective in treating bowel disease, congestive heart failure, and inflammatory bowel disease. This compound can be synthesized by reacting piperazine with benzoic acid and chloroethyl chloride. The resulting product can be purified using solid catalyst.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 184.62 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₉ClO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%