
Catalog Number	AR006PH9
Chemical Name	Benzaldehyde, 2-chloro-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-
CAS Number	65770-02-7
Molecular Formula	C11H13ClO
Molecular Weight	196.67332
MDL Number	MFCD24686171
SMILES	O=Cc1ccc(cc1Cl)C(C)(C)C

The compound Benzaldehyde, 2-chloro-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis due to its unique properties and reactivity. This compound serves as a versatile building block in the creation of various organic molecules and pharmaceuticals. With its chloro and tert-butyl functional groups, Benzaldehyde, 2-chloro-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)- can participate in a range of reactions such as nucleophilic substitutions, Friedel-Crafts acylations, and condensations, making it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of complex compounds. Its ability to undergo diverse transformations allows chemists to tailor its structure to achieve specific desired properties, making it an essential component in the toolkit of synthetic chemists.