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1-Chloro-2-(alpha-chlorophenyl methyl)benzene (Cat No.:C000939) is an organic compound. It is a white to off-white solid and belongs to the family of chlorinated benzene derivatives. This compound is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It contains both a chloro and an alpha-chlorophenyl methyl functional group, making it valuable in various chemical reactions to form different derivatives. Due to its potentially hazardous nature, careful handling, storage, and safety precautions must be followed when working with 1-chloro-2-(alpha-chlorophenyl methyl)benzene.
| Catalog Number | C000939 |
| CAS Number | 56961-47-8 |
| Synonyms | Chloro(o-chlorophenyl)phenylmethane; Chloro(2-chlorophenyl)phenylmethane; NSC 60815; α-(2-Chlorophenyl)benzyl Chloride |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₃H₁₀Cl₂ |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Sparingly) |
| Appearance | Colourless Oil |
| Storage | -20°C, Inert atmosphere |
| IUPAC Name | 1-chloro-2-[chloro(phenyl)methyl]benzene |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C13H10Cl2/c14-12-9-5-4-8-11(12)13(15)10-6-2-1-3-7-10/h1-9,13H |
| InChIKey | YMXAYMSJCVGYEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C2=CC=CC=C2Cl)Cl |
| Reference | El Hage, S., et al.: Arch. Pharm., 344, 402 (2011); Pajouhesh, H., et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 20, 1378 (2010) |
