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AB45271

635-93-8 | 5-Chlorosalicylaldehyde

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5g 98% in stock $9.00 $6.00 -   +
10g 98% in stock $10.00 $7.00 -   +
25g 98% in stock $14.00 $10.00 -   +
100g 98% in stock $40.00 $28.00 -   +

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Description
Catalog Number: AB45271
Chemical Name: 5-Chlorosalicylaldehyde
CAS Number: 635-93-8
Molecular Formula: C7H5ClO2
Molecular Weight: 156.5664
MDL Number: MFCD00003331
SMILES: O=Cc1cc(Cl)ccc1O
NSC Number: 3811

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 127  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 10  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2  
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1  
Rotatable Bond Count: 1  
XLogP3: 2.4  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route
  • 5-Chloro-2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde, also known by its chemical formula C₇H₅ClO₂, plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block. Its unique structure, combining a chlorinated aromatic ring with a hydroxyl group and an aldehyde functional group, imparts distinctive reactivity and functionality to this compound. In chemical synthesis, 5-Chloro-2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde serves as a valuable intermediate in the preparation of various organic compounds. One important application lies in its utilization as a key starting material for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. The presence of the aldehyde group allows for facile derivatization through a variety of reactions, enabling the introduction of different functional groups to modulate the properties of the final product.Furthermore, the chlorinated aromatic ring in 5-Chloro-2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde can undergo diverse substitution reactions, offering opportunities for the synthesis of complex molecules. By judiciously selecting reaction conditions and appropriate reagents, chemists can harness the reactivity of this compound to access a wide array of derivatives with tailored properties.Overall, the strategic position of both the chloro and hydroxyl functionalities in 5-Chloro-2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde makes it a valuable component in the toolkit of synthetic chemists, enabling the construction of diverse molecular architectures with potential applications across various industries.
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