Description

6-Chloro-2-hexanone is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H11ClO.

It belongs to the family of chloro ketones and is characterized by the presence of a ketone group (C=O) at the 2nd position and a chlorine atom attached to the 6th carbon in a hexane chain.

Applications:

• Intermediate in Organic Synthesis: Used in the production of other chemicals, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, or polymers.
• Research Reagent: May be used in laboratory settings for various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and condensations.