3-Chlorophthalic anhydride
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| 3-Chlorophthalic anhydride | |
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| File:3-Chlorophthalic anhydride.png | |
| 4-Chloro-2-benzofuran-1,3-dione | |
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| CAS number | 117-21-5 |
| style="background: #F8EABA; text-align: center;" colspan="2" | Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C8H3ClO3 |
| Molar mass | 182.56 g mol−1 |
| Melting point |
~123 °C |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
| Infobox references | |
3-Chlorophthalic anhydride is a monochlorinated aromatic anhydride. It is an isomer of 4-chlorophthalic anhydride and a derivative of phthalic anhydride.
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Properties
3-Chlorophthalic anhydride has a melting point of around 123 °C. It may hydrolize in presence of water.
Applications
3-Chlorophthalic anhydride 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.
See also
References
- Preparation of 3-chlorophthalic anhydride http://www.freepatentsonline.com/5683553.html
