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Phenylacetyl chloride, 98%
CAS: 103-80-0 | C8H7ClO | 154.59 g/mol
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Catalog number B24987.22
also known as B24987-22
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS103-80-0
IUPAC Name2-phenylacetyl chloride
Molecular FormulaC8H7ClO
InChI KeyVMZCDNSFRSVYKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESClC(=O)CC1=CC=CC=C1
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetFormLiquid
Assay (Methyl Ester GC)≥97.5% (UK sourced material only)
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to yellow or pink-red
Assay from Supplier's CofA≥97.5% (GC) (US sourced material only)
Assay (Titration ex Chloride)≥97.5 to ≤102,5% (UK sourced material)
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Phenylacetyl chloride is used in the preparation of 1,2-diphenyl-ethanone by reaction with iodobenzene using tetrabutylammonium tetrafluoroborate as a phase transfer catalyst. It is widely used in the chemical industry for manufacturing dyes and pharmaceutical products. It plays an important role in the preparation of penicillin. Further, it is used to prepare esters for flavorings.
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Applications
Phenylacetyl chloride is used in the preparation of 1,2-diphenyl-ethanone by reaction with iodobenzene using tetrabutylammonium tetrafluoroborate as a phase transfer catalyst. It is widely used in the chemical industry for manufacturing dyes and pharmaceutical products. It plays an important role in the preparation of penicillin. Further, it is used to prepare esters for flavorings.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol and ether.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place.Incompatible with amines, most common metals, strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
Phenylacetyl chloride is used in the preparation of 1,2-diphenyl-ethanone by reaction with iodobenzene using tetrabutylammonium tetrafluoroborate as a phase transfer catalyst. It is widely used in the chemical industry for manufacturing dyes and pharmaceutical products. It plays an important role in the preparation of penicillin. Further, it is used to prepare esters for flavorings.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol and ether.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place.Incompatible with amines, most common metals, strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Tao, Y.; Han, L.; Li, X.; Han, Y.; Liu, Z. Conformational stability and vibrational study of phenylacetyl chloride. J. Phys. Org. Chem. 2015, 28 (11), 703-711.
- Hesping, L.; Biswas, A.; Daniliuc, C. G.; Mück-Lichtenfeld, C.; Studer, A. Stereoselective Lewis base catalyzed formal 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine imines with mixed anhydrides. Chem. Sci. 2015, 6 (2), 1252-1257.