2-(4′-Chlorobenzoyl)benzoic acid (CAS No: 85-56-3) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Chlorthalidone. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Benzoic acid, 2-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-, o-(p-Chlorobenzoyl)benzoic acid
CAS No: 85-56-3
PubChem CID: 66564
Mol Formula: C14H9ClO3
Mol Weight: 260.67 g/mol
Used in API: Chlorthalidone
IUPAC Name: 2-(4-chlorobenzoyl)benzoic acid
API Intermediate Description: 2-(4'-Chlorobenzoyl)benzoic acid is a key intermediate used in the synthesis of the diuretic API Chlorthalidone. It serves as a precursor to 2-(3'-chlorosulphonyl-4'-chlorophenyl)phthalimidine, which is further processed into Chlorthalidone. It is also used to prepare phthalazinone-containing polymers and in various organic syntheses.