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4-Methyl-3-nitrobenzoyl chloride

99%

Synonym(s):

3-Nitro-p-toluoyl chloride

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H3(NO2)COCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
199.59
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.581 (lit.)

bp

185 °C/36 mmHg (lit.)

mp

20-21 °C (lit.)

density

1.37 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Cc1ccc(cc1[N+]([O-])=O)C(Cl)=O

InChI

1S/C8H6ClNO3/c1-5-2-3-6(8(9)11)4-7(5)10(12)13/h2-4H,1H3

InChI key

DXMHBBURYDVYAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

4-Methyl-3-nitrobenzoyl chloride is a benzoyl chloride derivative. It has been reported to be synthesized from 4-methyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid.

Application

4-Methyl-3-nitrobenzoyl chloride was used in the synthesis of 4-amino-1,5-naphthalenedisulphonate acid monosodium salt, an intermediate employed in the synthesis of modified suramin molecule.
It may be used in the synthesis of the following:
  • benzophenone derivative
  • substituted 3-amino-4-methyl-N-phenylbenzamide
  • retroamide
  • 4-methyl-3-nitro-N-phenylbenzamide

Pictograms

Corrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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M J Ashton et al.
Journal of medicinal chemistry, 39(17), 3343-3356 (1996-08-16)
The synthesis and biological activity of a new series of benzamides and related compounds that upregulate the expression of the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor in human hepatocytes (HepG2 cells) by a novel mechanism are described. The lead compound, N-[5-[(3-cyclohexylpropionyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl]-4-hydroxybe nzamide
Holly L Deak et al.
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 18(3), 1172-1176 (2007-12-18)
N-3-(Phenylcarbamoyl)arylpyrimidine-5-carboxamides are a novel class of selective Lck inhibitors. This series of compounds derives its selectivity from a hydrogen bond with the gatekeeper Thr316 of the enzyme. X-ray co-crystal structural data, structure-activity relationships, and the synthesis of these inhibitors are
Shuxin Li et al.
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 22(16), 5279-5282 (2012-07-14)
A series of acrylamide analogues were designed and synthesized from Imatinib and Nilotinib as novel BCR-ABL inhibitors by application of the principle of nonclassical electronic isostere. All new compounds were evaluated for their inhibitory effects on the activity of BCR-ABL
Romina Croci et al.
PloS one, 9(3), e91765-e91765 (2014-03-14)
Noroviruses (NV) are +ssRNA viruses responsible for severe gastroenteritis; no effective vaccines/antivirals are currently available. We previously identified Suramin (9) as a potent inhibitor of NV-RNA dependent RNA polymerase (NV-RdRp). Despite significant in vitro activities versus several pharmacological targets, Suramin
Marie-Pierre Lézé et al.
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 18(16), 4713-4715 (2008-07-22)
Two new series of benzonitrile derivatives on position 6 or 4 of indole ring were successfully synthesized via a Leimgruber-Batcho reaction. All the compounds were evaluated in vitro on the inhibition of aromatase (CYP19) and 17alpha-hydroxylase-C17,20-lyase (CYP17). The racemate, 4-[(1H-imidazol-1-yl)(1H-indol-4-yl)methyl]benzonitrile

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