4-Fluorobenzoyl chloride, 98%
4-Fluorobenzoyl chloride, 98%
4-Fluorobenzoyl chloride, 98%
4-Fluorobenzoyl chloride, 98%
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4-Fluorobenzoyl chloride, 98%

CAS: 403-43-0 | C7H4ClFO | 158.556 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS403-43-0
IUPAC Name4-fluorobenzoyl chloride
Molecular FormulaC7H4ClFO
InChI KeyCZKLEJHVLCMVQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESFC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(Cl)=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to pale yellow
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Refractive Index1.5295-1.5335 @ 20?C
FormLiquid
It is used in the synthesis of polyphenylene ether and thioether ketones and also in the synthesis fluorinated poly(aryl ether ketone)s containing 1,4-naphthalene moieties. It is also used as a raw material in engineering of plastics.

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Applications
It is used in the synthesis of polyphenylene ether and thioether ketones and also in the synthesis fluorinated poly(aryl ether ketone)s containing 1,4-naphthalene moieties. It is also used as a raw material in engineering of plastics.

Solubility
Reacts with water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store away from bases, water/moisture and oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under gas.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Ohno M, et al. Synthesis of a novel naphthalene-based poly (arylene ether-ketone) by polycondensation of 1, 5-bis (4-fluorobenzoyl)-2, 6-dimethylnaphthalene with bisphenol A.J. Polym. Sci. A Polym. Chem.,1995,33(15), 2647-2655.
  2. Frank W. Mercer, et al. Synthesis and characterization of fluorinated poly(aryl ether ketone)s containing 1,4-naphthalene moieties.J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem.,1997,35(3), 521-526.