Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
2719-27-9
Molecular Formula
C7H11COCl
Molecular Weight
146.61 g/mol
Synonym

Hexahydrobenzoyl chloride; Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid chloride ;

Keywords
Carboxylic Acids
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Cyclohexanecarbonyl chloride is mainly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis for the preparation of esters, amides, and other acyl derivatives. It is also employed in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals due to its high reactivity as an acylating agent.