
Catalog Number	AR003MJ3
Chemical Name	4-Hexylbenzoyl chloride
CAS Number	50606-95-6
Molecular Formula	C13H17ClO
Molecular Weight	224.7265
MDL Number	MFCD00000701
SMILES	CCCCCCc1ccc(cc1)C(=O)Cl

4-Hexylbenzoyl chloride, also known as hexylbenzoyl chloride, is a valuable organic compound widely utilized in chemical synthesis processes. This compound is commonly employed as an acylating agent in the preparation of various organic compounds. Its application in chemical synthesis involves its reaction with a range of nucleophiles to introduce the hexylbenzoyl group into different molecules. The resulting products with this moiety exhibit unique properties and are used in the production of various fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and materials. Additionally, 4-Hexylbenzoyl chloride can participate in diverse transformations such as Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions, nucleophilic substitution reactions, and more, making it a versatile building block in organic synthesis.