7375. Phthaloyl Chloride

Nomenclature

CAS number: 88-95-9
1,2-Benzenedicarbonyl dichloride.
C8H4Cl2O2; mol wt 203.02.
C 47.33%, H 1.99%, Cl 34.93%, O 15.76%.

Description and references

Obtained by the action of PCl5 on phthalic anhydride.

Chemical structure

Properties

Colorless, oily liquid. d20 1.409. Solidif +12°; mp 15-16°; bp 280-282°; nD20 1.5692. Dec by water or alcohol; sol in ether. Keep tightly closed.