3-Chloro-4-methoxybenzaldehyde

CAS: 4903-09-7

Ref. 3D-FC70306

Product Information

• Name: 3-Chloro-4-methoxybenzaldehyde
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Chloro-4-methoxybenzaldehyde is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of aromatic compounds. It is synthesized by reacting 3-chlorobenzaldehyde with methoxyacetone in a hydroxylation reaction. The asymmetric synthesis of 3-chloro-4-methoxybenzaldehyde was achieved by using a chiral auxiliary, which is an organic molecule that can be used to control the stereochemistry of other reactions. This product has high cytotoxicity and is able to cause melanogenesis (production of melanin) when applied to rat striatal membranes.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 170.59 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₇ClO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7ClO2/c1-11-8-3-2-6(5-10)4-7(8)9/h2-5H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=WYVGYYIZXPXHAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1ccc(C=O)cc1Cl