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3,5-Dichloroacetophenone

CAS 14401-72-0

Molecular structure of 3,5-Dichloroacetophenone

CAS · 14401-72-0

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Product Overview

3,5-Dichloroacetophenone is a high-purity pharmaceutical-intermediates supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.

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Product Specifications

Appearance: Yellow liquid
Purity (GC): 98% min
Total impurity: 2.0% max
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Applications

 

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Used in the synthesis of APIs and intermediates, particularly in compounds requiring electron-withdrawing groups on aromatic ketones.

Organic Synthesis

Acts as a key building block for constructing more complex aromatic or heterocyclic systems.

Agrochemical R&D

Serves as a precursor in the design of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its halogenated aromatic structure.

Fragrance and Dye Intermediates

Can be functionalized further into specialty chemicals used in fragrance formulations or azo dyes.

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Benefits

 

Enhanced Reactivity for Derivatization

The ketone functional group combined with chlorine substituents enhances electrophilic reactivity, making it suitable for condensation and substitution reactions.

Stability and Shelf Life

The molecule is relatively stable under ambient conditions, allowing for long-term storage and handling.

Electron-Withdrawing Substituents

Chlorine atoms at 3,5-positions increase the electron deficiency of the ring, useful for tuning the electronic properties in target molecules.

Versatile Precursor

Easily modified to introduce additional functional groups such as amines, hydrazones, oximes, or heterocycles.

Used in SAR Studies

Valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) explorations due to its symmetrical substitution pattern.

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Conclusion

3,5-Dichloroacetophenone (CAS 14401-72-0) is a strategically useful intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty organic compounds. Its halogenated structure and reactive ketone group offer chemists a reliable foundation for further functionalization, enabling efficient design of biologically active or functionally diverse molecules. Its reactivity, stability, and electronic profile make it a versatile tool in modern organic synthesis.

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