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2-Chloro-6-fluorobenzyl chloride

2-Chloro-6-fluorobenzyl chloride chemical structure
CAS Number55117-15-2
FormulaClC6H3(F)CH2Cl
Mol. Weight179.02 g/mol

What is 2-Chloro-6-fluorobenzyl chloride?

2-Chloro-6-fluorobenzyl chloride is a chemical compound with CAS number 55117-15-2 and molecular formula ClC6H3(F)CH2Cl. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

2-Chloro-6-fluorobenzyl chloride was used:
• as alkylating reagent during the synthesis of 3-benzylsulfanyl derivatives of 1,2,4-triazole and 4-methyl-1,2,4-triazole1
• in the preparataion of 2-chloro-6-fluorobenzylamine, required for the synthesis of 9-substituted adenine2
• in the preparation of aprinocid via reaction with adenine3

Specifications

Linear Formula

ClC6H3(F)CH2Cl

Molecular Weight

179.02 g/mol

Assay/Purity

98%

Density

1.401 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314

Precautionary Statements

P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Required PPE

Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

EC Number

259-487-5

WGK Germany

3

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