2-chloro-N-phenylpropanamide

• CAT Number: L016885
• CAS Number: 21262-52-2
• Molecular Formula: C9H10ClNO
• Molecular Weight: 183.63
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-chloro-N-phenylpropanamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10ClNO/c1-7(10)9(12)11-8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-7H,1H3,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: BWWXKHHVIAJJFM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C(=O)NC1=CC=CC=C1)Cl

2-Chloro-N-phenylpropanamide is an organic compound featuring a chlorinated propanamide backbone with a phenyl group attached to the nitrogen. It serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The amide functionality allows for further modifications, while the chlorine atom provides a reactive site for nucleophilic substitution reactions. This compound is used in various chemical transformations, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating novel compounds with potential biological activities.