2-Chloro-phenyl-oxo-acetic acid

• CAT Number: L016886
• CAS Number: 26118-14-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H5ClO3
• Molecular Weight: 184.57
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H5ClO3/c9-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(10)8(11)12/h1-4H,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: OLRUAXAXQYMKFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

2-Chloro-phenyl-oxo-acetic acid(CAT: L016886) is an organic compound characterized by a phenyl ring substituted with a chlorine atom at the 2-position and an oxo-acetic acid (-C=OCH2COOH) functional group attached. The chlorine substitution on the aromatic ring affects the compound’s reactivity and electron distribution, making it useful in organic synthesis as a building block or intermediate. The oxo-acetic acid moiety provides both a carbonyl and carboxyl group, allowing for further reactions such as esterification, amidation, or cross-coupling. This compound may be explored in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, or fine chemicals, contributing to the creation of biologically active molecules.