2-Amino-5-chlorobenzophenone

• CAT Number: R013216
• CAS Number: 719-59-5
• Molecular Formula: C13H10ClNO
• Molecular Weight: 231.68
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2-Amino-5-chlorophenyl)phenylmethanone; 2-Amino-5-chlorobenzylphenone; 2-Benzoyl-4-chloroaniline; 5-Chloro-2-aminobenzophenone; NSC 84157; Oxazepam Benzophenone
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2-amino-5-chlorophenyl)-phenylmethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H10ClNO/c14-10-6-7-12(15)11(8-10)13(16)9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-8H,15H2
• InChIKey: ZUWXHHBROGLWNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=C(C=CC(=C2)Cl)N

2-Amino-5-chlorobenzophenone (Cat No.: R013216) is an aromatic compound consisting of a benzophenone core substituted with an amino group at the 2-position and a chlorine atom at the 5-position of one phenyl ring. This functionalized benzophenone is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and agrochemicals. The amino group enables further derivatization through acylation or coupling reactions, while the chloro substituent enhances reactivity and biological potential. Its structural features support applications in medicinal chemistry and the development of bioactive heterocyclic compounds.