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2-chlorobenzaldehyde

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Also known as o-chlorobenzaldehyde, ortho-chlorobenzaldehyde

2-Chlorobenzaldehyde ('''o-chlorobenzaldehyde''') is an organic compound with the formula . It is one of three isomeric monochlorinated benzaldehyde. 3-Chlorobenzaldehyde and 4-chlorobenzaldehyde are the other isomers. Whereas benzaldehyde is prone to autoxidation, the 2-chloro derivatives are more air-stable.

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Mass
140.003
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melting point
10.0
chemical formula
C₇H₅ClO
canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C=O)Cl
Commons category
2-Chlorobenzaldehyde
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2-Chlorobenzaldehyde ('''o-chlorobenzaldehyde''') is an organic compound with the formula . It is one of three isomeric monochlorinated benzaldehyde. 3-Chlorobenzaldehyde and 4-chlorobenzaldehyde are the other isomers. Whereas benzaldehyde is prone to autoxidation, the 2-chloro derivatives are more air-stable.

==Synthesis and uses== It is produced by hydrolysis of 2-chlorobenzal chloride:

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