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N-Chlorosuccinimide

IUPAC: 1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione

C4H4ClNO2 Laboratory Reagents CAS 128-09-6
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Formula / NotationC4H4ClNO2
CAS Number128-09-6
Molecular Weight133.53
Melting Point150 °C
Density1.65 g/cu cm at 25 °C
SolubilityIn water, 14 g/L at 25 °C
AppearanceWhite solid; [Hawley] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Also Known As1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione; 128-09-6; Succinchlorimide; Chlorosuccinimide; Succinochlorimide; 2,5-Pyrrolidinedione, 1-chloro-; Succinic N-chloroimide; 1-Chloro-2,5-pyrrolidinedione; Succinic acid, imide, N-chloro-; NSC-8748
CategoryLaboratory Reagents

What is N-Chlorosuccinimide?

N-chlorosuccinimide is a five-membered cyclic dicarboximide compound having a chloro substituent on the nitrogen atom. It is a dicarboximide and a pyrrolidinone. It is functionally related to a succinimide.

Formula & Notation

C4H4ClNO2

IUPAC Name: 1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione

Other Names / Synonyms: 1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione; 128-09-6; Succinchlorimide; Chlorosuccinimide; Succinochlorimide; 2,5-Pyrrolidinedione, 1-chloro-; Succinic N-chloroimide; 1-Chloro-2,5-pyrrolidinedione; Succinic acid, imide, N-chloro-; NSC-8748

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: White solid; [Hawley] White powder; [MSDSonline]. Molecular formula: C4H4ClNO2. Molecular weight: 133.53 g/mol. Melting point: 150 °C. Density: 1.65 g/cu cm at 25 °C. Solubility: In water, 14 g/L at 25 °C. Vapor pressure: 0.00768 [mmHg]. LogP: -0.2.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point150 °C
Density1.65 g/cu cm at 25 °C
Molecular Weight133.53
SolubilityIn water, 14 g/L at 25 °C
AppearanceWhite solid; [Hawley] White powder; [MSDSonline]

Uses & Applications

Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.

Safety Information

Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term N-Chlorosuccinimide
Formula C4H4ClNO2
CAS Number 128-09-6
Molecular Weight 133.53
Category Laboratory Reagents
Index All "N" terms
Synonyms 1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione; 128-09-6; Succinchlorimide; Chlorosuccinimide; Succinochlorimide; 2,5-Pyrrolidinedione, 1-chloro-; Succinic N-chloroimide; 1-Chloro-2,5-pyrrolidinedione; Succinic acid, imide, N-chloro-; NSC-8748

Frequently Asked Questions

N-chlorosuccinimide is a five-membered cyclic dicarboximide compound having a chloro substituent on the nitrogen atom. It is a dicarboximide and a pyrrolidinone. It is functionally related to a succinimide.

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