2,5-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol

CAS: 34145-05-6

Ref. 3D-FD71026

Product Information

• Name: 2,5-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol
• Synonyms: (2,5-Dichlorophenyl)Methanol, 2,5-Dichlorobenzenemethanol, 2,5-Dichlorobenzylic alcohol, Benzenemethanol, 2,5-dichloro-, Benzyl alcohol, 2,5-dichloro-

Description

2,5-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a lacteous compound that is used as a herbicide. It inhibits the growth of plants by inhibiting the activity of enzymes that are involved in the biosynthesis of amino acids and fatty acids. 2,5-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is also used to produce polychlorinated compounds and has significant effects on weed science. 2,5-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol may be used as a linker molecule in chemical reactions. This compound can be catalysed by dioxygenation to produce chlorobenzal or benzaldehyde.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 177.03 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₆Cl₂O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6Cl2O/c8-6-1-2-7(9)5(3-6)4-10/h1-3,10H,4H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=LCEIGNVIDJNUGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OCc1cc(Cl)ccc1Cl