Title: p-Anisoyl Chloride
CAS Registry Number: 100-07-2
CAS Name: 4-Methoxybenzoyl chloride
Molecular Formula: C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight: 170.59
Percent Composition: C 56.33%, H 4.14%, Cl 20.78%, O 18.76%
Literature References: Prepd from p-anisic acid and thionyl chloride: Vanderhaeghe et al., J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 6, 119 (1954).
Properties: Crystals or liquid. mp 22°. bp ~262-263° with slight decompn. Dec by water or alcohol. Sol in acetone, benzene.
Melting point: mp 22°
Boiling point: bp ~262-263° with slight decompn
CAUTION: Vapors can cause serious eye burns. Sealed containers may explode, because slow decompn at room temp may build up pressure. Ref: Carroll, Chem. Eng. News 38, 40 (Aug. 22, 1960). |