Synonyms
(2-Chloro-5-nitrophenyl)(phenyl)methanone
(2-chloro-5-nitrophenyl)-phenylmethanone
2-chloro-5-nitro-benzophenone
Description
2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzophenone (CAS# 34052-37-4) is used as a reagent in the synthesis of bile acid transporter inhibitors in the treatment of atherosclerosis. Also used in the synthesis of antiinflammatory agents.
Molecular Formula
C13H8ClNO3
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=C(C=CC(=C2)[N+](=O)[O-])Cl
Appearance
Light yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Boiling Point
407.7 ℃ at 760 mmHg