CAS No.: 117-21-5
Product name: 3-Chlorophthalic anhydrid
Appearance: White to light yellow crystalline powder
Purity(HPLC): ≥99%
Molecular formula: C8H3ClO3
Molecular weight: 182.56
Package: In Aluminum foil bag, cartons outside.
Storage: Preserve in a well-closed container and keep in cool, dry place, avoid light
3-Chlorophthalic anhydrid is an organic compound appearing as a white crystalline solid. It is soluble in alcohol and ester solvents but poorly soluble in water. 3-Chlorophthalic anhydrid can be obtained by reacting phenol with ferrous chloride.
1. Esterification reaction: It serves as an esterification reagent, reacting with alcohols to produce ester compounds.
2. Oxidation reaction:3-Chlorophthalic anhydrid can be oxidized to the corresponding acid and undergoes quinone formation under reaction conditions.
3. Fungicide: 3-Chlorophthalic anhydrid exhibits fungicidal properties and is utilized in agriculture as a component of plant protection agents and insecticides