673. p-Anisoyl Chloride

Nomenclature

CAS number: 100-07-2
4-Methoxybenzoyl chloride.
C8H7ClO2; mol wt 170.59.
C 56.33%, H 4.14%, Cl 20.78%, O 18.76%.

Description and references

Prepd from p-anisic acid and thionyl chloride: Vanderhaeghe et al., J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 6, 119 (1954).

Chemical structure

Properties

Crystals or liquid. mp 22°. bp ≈262-263° with slight decompn. Dec by water or alcohol. Sol in acetone, benzene.

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).