Ortho chlorobenzaldehyde

CAS Number: 89-98-5

Molecular Formula: C7H5ClO

Purity: 99% purity

About Ortho chlorobenzaldehyde

Ortho-chlorobenzaldehyde CAS 89-98-5 is a pivotal building block for the synthesis of benzal-based dyes and high-performance electroplating brighteners, with the industry demanding 98% purity to ensure optimal surface finish and color consistency in textile applications. 2-Chlorobenzaldehyde serves as a primary startin...

Ortho chlorobenzaldehyde Specifications

CAS Number

89-98-5

Molecular Formula

C7H5ClO

Molecular Weight

140.57 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2-chlorobenzaldehyde

Canonical SMILES

C(=O)C1=C(Cl)C=CC=C1

InChI Key

FPYUJUBAXZAQNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

PubChem CID

6996

CAS Number

89-98-5

Molecular Formula

C7H5ClO

Molecular Weight

140.57 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2-chlorobenzaldehyde

Canonical SMILES

C(=O)C1=C(Cl)C=CC=C1

InChI Key

FPYUJUBAXZAQNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

PubChem CID

6996

Molecular Weight

140.57 g/mol

Purity

99% purity

Physical appearance

Clear colorless to light yellow liquid

Agrochemical Intermediate

A critical organic intermediate used in the synthesis of agricultural pesticides, herbicides like mesotrione, and acaricides such as tetrarazine for crop protection

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A versatile building block utilized in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) including ampicillin, cloxacillin, and various antimicrobial agents

Dye and Pigment Intermediate

An essential starting material for the manufacture of dyestuffs, optical brighteners, and organic pigments

Metal Finishing Agent

A high-performance zinc plating brightener and crystal-grained agent used in electroplating processes to improve dispersion and finish quality

Chemical Synthesis Building Block

A reactive aromatic aldehyde used as a precursor for the production of CS gas and various specialty chemicals through condensation and cyclization reactions.