2-Chlorophenylacetic acid

CAS: 2444-36-2

Ref. 3D-FC38601

Product Information

• Name: 2-Chlorophenylacetic acid
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

2-Chlorophenylacetic acid is a chemical compound that belongs to the group of phenylacetic acids. It is an intermediate in the synthesis of benzofuranone and other organic compounds. 2-Chlorophenylacetic acid reacts with hydroxyl groups on the surface of water molecules to form 2-chlorophenol, which can be used as a wastewater treatment agent. The chloride ion also has a strong affinity for fatty acids, so it has been used as a catalyst in the production of chlorinated fatty acids. This chemical also binds to 5-HT2A receptors in human liver cells, where it increases cellular levels of cyclic AMP (cAMP) and inhibits protein kinase A activity. The binding of 2-chlorophenylacetic acid to 5-HT2A receptors leads to increased gene expression in response to serotonin stimulation, which may be due to its ability to inhibit protein kinase A.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 170.59 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₇ClO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7ClO2/c9-7-4-2-1-3-6(7)5-8(10)11/h1-4H,5H2,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: InChIKey=IUJAAIZKRJJZGQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)Cc1ccccc1Cl