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4-(Chloromethyl)benzoyl chloride

4-(Chloromethyl)benzoyl chloride chemical structure
CAS Number876-08-4
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight189.04 g/mol

What is 4-(Chloromethyl)benzoyl chloride?

4-(Chloromethyl)benzoyl chloride is a chemical compound with CAS number 876-08-4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

4-(Chloromethyl)benzoyl chloride was used as an atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) initiator in the growth of polyacrylamide (PAAm) brushes from silicon wafers1. It was also used as a building block in a microwave-assisted, solid-phase synthesis of imatinib, an anticancer agent2.

Specifications

Linear Formula

ClCH2C6H4COCl

Molecular Weight

189.04 g/mol

Assay/Purity

97%

Boiling Point

126-128 °C/6 mmHg(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-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

Melting Point

30-32 °C(lit.)

EC Number

212-881-0

WGK Germany

3

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