4-Chlorophthalic anhydride

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4-Chlorophthalic anhydride
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CAS number 118-45-6
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Molecular formula C8H3ClO3
Molar mass 182.56 g mol−1
Melting point

~99 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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4-Chlorophthalic anhydride is a monochlorinated aromatic anhydride. It is an isomer of 3-chlorophthalic anhydride and a derivative of phthalic anhydride.

Properties

It has a melting point of around 99 °C. Like most acid anhydrides, it can hydrolyze in the presence of water.

Production

It can be produced by chlorination of phthalic anhydride.

Applications

It may be used to produce herbicides and pesticides, intermediates for active pharmaceutical ingredients and can be used as a monomer for the production of polyimides.

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