2'-Chloroacetophenone
Synonym(s):1-(2-Chlorophenyl)ethanone;2′-Chloroacetophenone
- CAS NO.:2142-68-9
- Empirical Formula: C8H7ClO
- Molecular Weight: 154.59
- MDL number: MFCD00000560
- EINECS: 218-397-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:24:08
What is 2'-Chloroacetophenone?
Chemical properties
clear light yellow to amber liquid
The Uses of 2'-Chloroacetophenone
2''-Chloroacetophenone (cas# 2142-68-9) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.
The Uses of 2'-Chloroacetophenone
2′-Chloroacetophenone was employed as model substrate to investigate the enzymatic performance of Aspergillus terreus and Rhizopus oryzae in enantioselective bioreductions using glycerol as a co-solvent.
General Description
2′-Chloroacetophenone undergoes stereoselective reduction to (R)-2′-chloro-1-phenyl-ethanol by Saccharomyces cerevisiae B5. It is commonly used as lacrimator.
Properties of 2'-Chloroacetophenone
| Melting point: | 52-56C |
| Boiling point: | 227-230 °C |
| Density | 1.190 g/mL at 20 °C |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 192 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Chloroform, DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear light yellow to amber |
| Specific Gravity | 1.19 |
| Sensitive | Lachrymatory |
| BRN | 1858916 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2142-68-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Ethanone, 1-(2-chlorophenyl)-(2142-68-9) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Ethanone, 1-(2-chlorophenyl)- (2142-68-9) |
Safety information for 2'-Chloroacetophenone
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2'-Chloroacetophenone
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