2-Chlorophenylacetic Acid

• CAT Number: R019447
• CAS Number: 2444-36-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H7ClO2
• Molecular Weight: 170.59
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2-Chlorophenyl)acetic Acid; (o-Chlorophenyl)acetic Acid; 2-(o-Chlorophenyl)ethanoic Acid; 2-Chlorobenzeneacetic Acid; NSC 4613; o-Chlorobenzeneacetic Acid
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-chlorophenyl)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7ClO2/c9-7-4-2-1-3-6(7)5-8(10)11/h1-4H,5H2,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: IUJAAIZKRJJZGQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CC(=O)O)Cl

2-Chlorophenylacetic acid (Cat No.: R019447) is an aromatic carboxylic acid consisting of a phenylacetic acid core with a chlorine atom substituted at the ortho (2) position on the benzene ring. This compound is a white to off-white crystalline solid and serves as an important intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. The presence of both the carboxylic acid and chloro substituent enhances its reactivity, allowing for further derivatization. It is commonly used in the preparation of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agents.