4-Chlorobenzene-1,2-Diol
Linshang Chemical
HS Code |
590019 |
Chemical Formula | C6H5ClO2 |
Molar Mass | 144.56 g/mol |
Appearance | Solid |
Odor | May have a characteristic odor |
Melting Point | Specific value would need more research |
Boiling Point | Specific value would need more research |
Solubility In Water | Limited solubility, being a phenolic compound |
Solubility In Organic Solvents | Soluble in many organic solvents like ethanol, ether |
Density | Specific value would need more research |
Stability | Stable under normal conditions but may react with strong oxidizing agents |
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Packing | 500g of 4 - chlorobenzene - 1,2 - diol packaged in a sealed, chemical - resistant container. |
Storage | 4 - chlorobenzene - 1,2 - diol should be stored in a cool, dry, well - ventilated area, away from heat sources and ignition sources. It should be kept in a tightly closed container to prevent moisture absorption and exposure to air, which could potentially lead to degradation. Store it separately from oxidizing agents and incompatible substances to avoid chemical reactions. |
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This substance has phenolic commonality. The phenolic hydroxyl group is weakly acidic and can react with bases. If it encounters sodium hydroxide solution, the hydrogen in the phenolic hydroxyl group can be replaced by sodium ions to form sodium phenol and water. This reaction is a genus of acid-base neutralization. Its acidity is weaker than that of carbonic acid, so carbon dioxide is added to its sodium salt solution, and the phenol can be replaced.
The phenyl ring of 4-chloro-catechol is affected by the phenolic hydroxyl group, and the electron cloud density increases, making it more prone to electrophilic substitution. In the halogenation reaction, electrophilic reagents such as chlorine atoms are easy to attack the ortho and para-positions of the hydroxyl groups on the benzene ring. Because the two phenolic hydroxyl groups are in the ortho-position and interact with each other, the activity of the benzene ring is quite high. During halogenation, even without the need for a catalyst, it can quickly replace with halogens, introducing more halogen atoms on the benzene ring.
It is also easy to be oxidized. The electron cloud density of the carbon atoms connected to the phenolic hydroxyl groups is high, and it is easily oxidized under the action of oxygen or other oxidants in the air, resulting in the conversion of the phenolic hydroxyl group into a quinone structure, which often appears to be darker in color.
In the nucleophilic substitution reaction, In the presence of suitable nucleophiles such as sodium alcohol and amine, chlorine atoms can be replaced by corresponding groups to generate new organic compounds. This reaction is very important in organic synthesis and can be used to construct diverse organic molecular structures.
This substance is mostly a crystalline solid at room temperature. Looking at its color, it is often white to light yellow, and the color is pure and soft, just like the early morning sun shining on the white crystal, with a slightly yellowish rhyme. To the touch, the crystal is delicate and slightly cool, like a clear spring in the mountains caressing the fingertips.
Smell its smell, with a special aromatic smell. This fragrance is not rich and tangy, but like the elegant fragrance in the depths of the forest, leisurely lingering on the tip of the nose, attracting people to explore.
In terms of its melting point, it is about 108 ° C to 112 ° C. When the temperature gradually rises, the crystal is like the ice of spring, slowly melting, from solid state to flowing liquid state, showing the wonderful transformation of material form.
As for solubility, it has a certain degree of solubility in water and can interact with water molecules, like a fish swimming in water, quietly melting; in common organic solvents such as ethanol and ether, it can also be well dissolved, just like the guest and the host, and it dissolves seamlessly.
Its density is higher than that of water. If it is placed in water, it will be like a stone entering the water and sinking slowly, highlighting its stability and heaviness. The unique physical properties of 4-chloro-catechol lay the foundation for its application in many fields. It is of great value in the chemical industry, medicine, and other industries. It is like pure jade and gold, and needs to be carved to realize its endless potential.
First, it is an important raw material in the field of pharmaceutical synthesis. Compounds with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory pharmacological activities can be synthesized by adding specific functional groups through specific chemical reactions. Taking the preparation of some drugs for skin inflammation as an example, 4-chlorobenzene can be used as a starting material to construct molecules with specific structures and activities through multi-step reactions. With its special chemical structure, it can interact with biological targets related to inflammation, and then exert anti-inflammatory effects.
Second, it also plays a key role in the creation of pesticides. Due to its structure containing chlorine atoms and phenolic hydroxyl groups, it is endowed with certain biological activity. It can be used as an intermediate to participate in the synthesis of new pesticides or herbicides. For example, by condensation and substitution with other organic compounds, pesticides with high selectivity and high activity for specific pests or weeds can be prepared, which helps to improve the yield and quality of crops, and has relatively little impact on the environment.
Third, in the field of materials science, 4-chloro-catechol also has good performance. Because its phenolic hydroxyl groups have certain reactivity, they can react with a variety of polymers. For example, by reacting with some epoxy resins, the properties of epoxy resins can be improved, making them have better corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, thus expanding the application range of epoxy resins in high-end fields such as aerospace and automobile manufacturing.
Fourth, in the dye industry, 4-chloro-catechol can be used as a raw material for synthesizing special dyes. By modifying and derivatizing its structure, dyes with unique colors and properties can be prepared. These dyes can be used in textile, leather and other industries to endow products with bright color fastness and good light resistance and washable properties.
First, catechol is used as the starting material and can be prepared by halogenation reaction. This process requires the selection of suitable halogenating reagents, such as sulfoxide chloride, phosphorus oxychloride, etc. Taking sulfoxide chloride as an example, the catechol is dissolved in a suitable organic solvent, such as dichloromethane and chloroform, and the sulfoxide chloride is slowly added dropwise at low temperature. Because the activity of sulfoxide chloride is quite high, the reaction is easy to occur quickly, so the temperature needs to be carefully controlled to prevent side reactions. Add it dropwise, heat it up to a suitable temperature, and stir the reaction for several times. After the reaction is completed, the pure 4-chlorobenzene-1,2-diol can be obtained by reduced pressure distillation, column chromatography and other methods.
Second, 4-chlorophenol can also be synthesized from 4-chlorophenol. First, 4-chlorophenol is reacted with strong oxidants such as potassium permanganate and potassium dichromate under basic conditions to oxidize the phenolic hydroxyl group to a quinone structure. After the reduction step, the quinone structure can be reduced to the o-catechol structure by using reducing agents such as sodium borohydride and zinc powder, which is 4-chlorobenzene-1,2-diol. However, in this process, the condition control of the oxidation and reduction steps is crucial. Excessive oxidation can easily cause the destruction of the benzene ring; if the reduction is insufficient, the product is impure.
Third, halogenated aromatics are used as raw materials through metal-catalyzed coupling reactions, such as the Ullmann reaction. Halogenated aromatics and catechol are catalyzed by copper salts in an alkaline environment and high temperature conditions. This reaction requires the selection of suitable copper salts, such as cuprous iodide, etc., and ligands to promote the reaction. Although the Ullmann reaction conditions are harsh, high temperature and long reaction time are required, it is an effective synthesis route for specific substrates.
Fourth, m-chloroaniline is used as the starting material, and can also be prepared by diazotization and hydrolysis. First, m-chloroaniline is made into a diazonium salt. Generally, m-chloroaniline is treated with sodium nitrite and hydrochloric acid at low temperature to obtain a diazonium salt solution. After the diazonium salt solution is dropped into hot dilute sulfuric acid for hydrolysis, the diazonium group is replaced by the hydroxyl group to form 4-chlorobenzene-1,2-diol. During this process, the diazotization reaction needs to be strictly controlled at low temperature to prevent the decomposition of diazonium salts, and the hydrolysis step also needs to pay attention to the temperature and reaction time.
First of all, safety protection is the key. Because it has certain chemical activity or is harmful to the human body. If it touches the skin, it may cause irritation or even cause allergies. Therefore, when using it, be sure to wear suitable protective equipment, such as gloves, goggles and laboratory clothes, to prevent skin and eyes from coming into contact with it. If you accidentally touch it, you should immediately rinse it with plenty of water and seek medical treatment if necessary.
For the second time, the chemical properties should not be ignored. 4-Chlorobenzene-1,2-diol reacts under certain conditions or with other chemicals. When storing, keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and alkalis, etc., to prevent violent reactions and the risk of fire and explosion. And it should be placed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight, to avoid changes in its properties.
Furthermore, the experimental operation is rigorous and orderly. When used in the laboratory, the established operating procedures should be followed. Weighing, dissolving and other steps should be precise to prevent powder flying or solution splashing. The instruments used should be clean and dry to avoid impurities affecting their properties and experimental results.
At the end, the waste should be disposed of properly. After the experiment is completed, the remaining 4-chlorobenzene-1,2-diol and the waste containing this substance should not be discarded at will. It should be sorted and collected in accordance with the regulations on chemical waste treatment and handed over to professional institutions for treatment to avoid environmental pollution.
In short, the use of 4-chlorobenzene-1,2-diol, safety awareness at all times, and strict compliance with operating norms can ensure personal safety and the environment are not damaged.
It contains phenolic hydroxyl groups and is weakly acidic. Due to the presence of phenolic hydroxyl groups on the phenolic ring, the oxygen atoms of the phenolic hydroxyl group form p-π conjugate with the phenolic ring, so that the oxygen-hydrogen bond electron cloud is biased towards the oxygen atom, and hydrogen is more easily dissociated. It can react with bases such as sodium hydroxide to form phenolates and water.
The phenolic hydroxyl groups of 4-chloro-catechol are easily oxidized. Oxygen in the air can slowly oxidize it. In case of strong oxidants such as potassium permanganate, under suitable conditions, the phenolic hydroxyl groups will be oxidized to quinones and other products, causing color changes, such as turning brown
Because the phenyl ring has a conjugated system, it has certain stability and electrophilic substitution reaction activity. The phenolic hydroxyl group in 4-chloro-catechol is an ortho-and para-localization group, which increases the electron cloud density of the phenyl ring ortho-and para-site, and is more prone to electrophilic substitution. If reacted with bromine water, bromine atoms will replace phenolic hydroxyl ortho-and para-hydrogen atoms on the phenyl ring to form bromogenic products.
4-chloro-catechol contains chlorine atoms. Although it is affected by the benzene ring, its activity is different from that of chlorine atoms in halogenated alkanes. However, under certain conditions, such as under specific reaction conditions such as strong bases and high temperatures, chlorine atoms can undergo substitution reactions and be replaced by other groups such as hydroxyl groups and amino groups to form new
This substance is mostly solid at room temperature, and it usually appears white to light yellow crystalline. The change of this color state may be due to the impurities contained. It has a certain melting point, about 96-99 ° C. When heated to this temperature, it gradually melts from solid to liquid. The temperature of this phase transition is one of the important physical parameters to identify this substance.
4-chlorobenzene has a certain solubility in water, but the solubility is not high, and it is slightly soluble in water. Its solubility may be different in organic solvents. Organic solvents such as ethanol and ether have high affinity with them and can better dissolve 4-chloro-catechol. The difference in solubility is due to the fact that its molecular structure contains both hydrophilic hydroxyl groups and hydrophobic chloro-phenyl groups, so it shows different solubility characteristics in different solvents.
Its density is also an important physical property. Although there is no constant recorded in accurate ancient books, it can be known that its density is slightly larger than that of water, so it is left standing in water, or has a sinking state.
4-chloro-catechol is relatively stable at room temperature and pressure. In case of extreme conditions such as high temperature and open flame, or a chemical reaction occurs, there is a risk of combustion. And because it contains phenolic hydroxyl, easy to be oxidized, in the air for a long time, or due to oxidation and gradual change of color state, which is determined by its physical and chemical nature, with this material, must be observed.
In the field of medicine, it can be used as a key intermediate in drug synthesis. Due to the presence of chlorine atoms and phenolic hydroxyl groups in the molecular structure, it has unique chemical activities and can participate in various organic reactions to synthesize compounds with specific pharmacological activities. For example, it can be used to synthesize some antibacterial drugs, inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria by virtue of its chemical properties, and contribute to the research and development of medicine.
In the field of materials science, 4-chloro-catechol can participate in the preparation of polymer materials. Phenol hydroxyl groups can undergo polycondensation reactions and polymerize with other monomers to form new polymer materials. Such materials may have special physical and chemical properties, such as good thermal stability, mechanical properties, etc., and can be used in aerospace, automobile manufacturing and other fields that require strict material properties.
In the agricultural field, it can be used as a raw material for pesticide synthesis. After rational chemical modification and reaction, pesticides, fungicides and other pesticide products are prepared. With the special properties of chlorine atoms, the effect of pesticides on pests and pathogens is enhanced, and the yield and quality of crops are improved.
In the field of organic synthetic chemistry, 4-chloro-catechol is an important organic synthesis reagent. It can participate in various reactions such as nucleophilic substitution and redox, providing an effective way for the construction of complex organic molecular structures, and assisting organic chemists in synthesizing various compounds with theoretical research value and practical application prospects.
First, use 4-chloro-catechol as the initial material. Find a good device, put an appropriate amount of 4-chloro-catechol in it, and then add a specific solvent. This solvent needs to be able to dissolve the substance and be mild in nature and not disturb the reaction. Then add an appropriate amount of catalyst. This catalyst should promote the reaction and speed up the reaction process. Stir at a suitable temperature and pressure to make the reaction system uniform. After several hours or even days of reaction, when the system reaches an equilibrium state, 4-chlorobenzene-1,2-diol can be obtained by delicate separation methods, such as extraction, distillation, recrystallization, etc., to remove its impurities.
Second, chlorine-containing benzene ring derivatives and hydroxyl-containing reagents can also be used as starting materials. First, the chlorine-containing benzene ring derivative reacts with a specific reagent to activate a site on the benzene ring for subsequent introduction of hydroxyl groups. This process requires precise control of the reaction conditions, temperature and pH are all key. After the benzene ring is activated, a reagent containing hydroxyl groups is slowly added, so that the hydroxyl groups are connected to the benzene ring in the expected position, and the prototype of 4-chlorobenzene-1,2-diol is obtained. However, at this time, the product or impurities need to be separated and purified. For example, by chromatography, according to the difference between adsorption and desorption of substances, the impurities are divided into their impurities to obtain a pure product.
Third, by means of organic synthesis skills, the target molecule is constructed by multi-step reaction. First, the common organic compounds are used as the cornerstone, and the benzene ring structure containing chlorine and hydroxyl is gradually built through various reactions such as substitution, addition, oxidation, and reduction. Each step of the reaction needs to be carefully considered, and the proportion of raw materials, the order of the reaction, and the control of conditions are all crucial to success or failure. After multiple steps of delicate operation, 4-chlorobenzene-1,2-diol is finally obtained, and then it needs to be carefully purified to ensure the purity of the product.
First of all, it should be clear about its properties. This substance has specific chemical properties, in different environments or in contact with other substances, or biochemical reactions. Therefore, when using it, you must know its properties in detail to prevent unexpected changes. If mixed with other substances, it is advisable to pre-test whether the two are compatible and whether there is any danger.
The second time is heavy safety. It may have certain toxic and irritating properties. Therefore, the user should be equipped with protective equipment, such as gloves, masks, goggles, etc., to avoid contact with the body and cause damage to the skin and breathing. And the place of use must be well ventilated to prevent its gas accumulation and harm to the human body.
Furthermore, regarding storage. It should be placed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, away from fire and heat sources. Due to heat or causing its qualitative change, it is dangerous. It must also be stored separately from reactive materials to avoid accidents.
In the process of use, precise operation is also essential. The control of quantity and the follow-up of order are all related to success or failure and safety. Every step, when followed by regulations, cannot be done rashly.
In short, the use of 4-chlorobenzene-1,2-diol, the clarity of sex, the importance of safety, the appropriate storage, and the accuracy of operation are all important items to pay attention to and should not be ignored.

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