2'-Chloro-4'-fluoroacetophenone

• CAT Number: L017000
• CAS Number: 700-35-6
• Molecular Formula: C8H6ClFO
• Molecular Weight: 172.58
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 1-(2-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)ethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6ClFO/c1-5(11)7-3-2-6(10)4-8(7)9/h2-4H,1H3
• InChIKey: CSEMGLVHVZRXQF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=C(C=C(C=C1)F)Cl

2′-Chloro-4′-fluoroacetophenone is an aromatic ketone characterized by a chlorine atom at the 2′-position and a fluorine atom at the 4′-position of the acetophenone structure. This compound is significant in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry due to its potential biological activities, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The presence of halogen substituents enhances its reactivity, allowing for diverse chemical transformations. Its unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds in drug discovery.