1-(5-Chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone

• CAT Number: M046578
• CAS Number: 1450-74-4
• Molecular Formula: C8H7ClO2
• Molecular Weight: 170.59
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Desiccate at -20C
• IUPAC Name: 1-(5-chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7ClO2/c1-5(10)7-4-6(9)2-3-8(7)11/h2-4,11H,1H3
• InChIKey: XTGCUDZCCIRWHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)Cl)O

1-(5-Chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone(CAT: M046578) is an aromatic ketone featuring a chloro-substituent at the 5-position and a hydroxyl group at the 2-position on a phenyl ring, with an ethanone group attached to the 1-position. This compound is valuable in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research, where it serves as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules. The hydroxyl and chloro groups allow for further functionalization through reactions such as halogen-metal exchange, ether formation, or esterification. Its structure can also facilitate hydrogen bonding, making it useful in designing bioactive molecules like enzyme inhibitors or antimicrobial agents. Researchers employ this compound to develop new chemical entities for drug discovery and other applications in fine chemical synthesis.