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Phenylacetyl chloride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: B24987.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Phenylacetyl chloride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: B24987.22
100 g, Each
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Catalog number: B24987.22
also known as B24987-22
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49.90
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
103-80-0
IUPAC Name
2-phenylacetyl chloride
Molecular Formula
C8H7ClO
InChI Key
VMZCDNSFRSVYKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
ClC(=O)CC1=CC=CC=C1
Specifications
Specification SheetForm
Liquid
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)
Description
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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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.
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