3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid

CAS: 31719-77-4

Ref. 3D-FC20260

Product Information

• Name: 3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid
• Synonyms: a-Chloro-m-toluic acid3-Chloromethylbenzoic acidNSC 49611, alpha-chloro-M-toluic acid, 3-(Chloromethyl)Benzoic, Α-Chloro-M-Toluic Acid, 3-(Chloromethyl) Benzoic Acid 98%, m-Chloromethylbenzoic acid, 3-(Chloromethyl)Benzoate

Description

3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid is a chemical that belongs to the class of amines. It has been shown to induce apoptosis in human liver cancer cells, and has fluorescence properties. 3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid can be synthesized from commercially available starting materials by solid-phase synthesis. This compound has metal ion binding properties and photochromism. 3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid can be used as a chloride ion source for metal surface treatment or as an organic solvent in hydrochloric acid reactions. 3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid also shows anti-cancer activity, which may be due to its ability to inhibit protein synthesis, DNA replication, and cell division.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 170.01346
• Formula: C₈H₇ClO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7ClO2/c9-5-6-2-1-3-7(4-6)8(10)11/h1-4H,5H2,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: InChIKey=PBSUMBYSVFTMNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)c1cccc(CCl)c1