Chlorobenzaldehyde (OCB)

Chlorobenzaldehyde is a chemical that dissolves slightly in water but it is soluble in most alcohols. Chlorobenzaldehyde can generally be obtained by the hydrolysis reaction of chlorotoluene.

OCB is a colorless liquid that releases toxic nitrogen and chlorine gases due to high heat. Chlorobenzaldehyde is mostly used in the medical and pharmaceutical industries and also paint industries.

Chloro-benzaldehyde is also used specifically for the synthesis and production of some organic compounds.

Care should be taken in the storage of chloro-benzaldehyde because OCB can decompose due to prolonged exposure to air and high temperatures. The use of OCB is not limited to the medical and pharmaceutical industries, this compound is used in the production of adhesives, pigments, production, and polishing of some metals.

But the main application of OCB is in electrical plating like Sodium allyl sulfonate (SAS). Chlorobenzaldehyde is very useful in killing bacteria and the use of a solution of this substance in cleaning and removing the body of various animals from infections, bacteria and is very common.

In the following, we will learn more about the main uses of chlorobenzaldehyde and its properties and characteristics.

Physical and chemical properties of OCB:

The appearance of Chlorobenzaldehyde product can be a colorless liquid or a brown or yellow liquid, this material has good plating properties and is very useful and effective in plating applications.

It is chemically water absorbent and direct light can affect its properties and characteristics. This colorless liquid is most used in biotechnology and electrical plating applications.

The chemical structure of this material is as follows:

The most prominent properties and characteristics of chlorobenzaldehyde can be summarized in the following table:

Synthesis and production process:

In general, the production of chlorobenzaldehyde can be done by the hydrolysis process. Chlorobenzyl chloride and chlorotoluene are substances that can be hydrolyzed to achieve the desired product.

The synthesis of OCB can be done by ortho or para chlorotoluene substances, Chlorobenzaldehyde can be obtained by chlorinating the chloride chains or side branches in a relatively specific ratio and the next step by performing the hydrolysis process on them.

Application and uses:

Chlorobenzaldehyde compound is one of the most practical and important substances used in the production of a wide range of alcohols.

• Due to its very good properties to prevent corrosion of metals, it is widely used in descaling, cleaning, and polishing metal surfaces.
• The pharmaceutical industry is another industry that specifically uses chlorobenzaldehyde. More precisely, this liquid is used in the production of antibiotics.

In the following, we will briefly discuss the most important industries and applications of this chemical product:

• In agricultural industries, it is used to produce chemical fertilizers used on agricultural lands or to produce pesticides and herbicides.
• Dyeing and textile industries
• Metal plating and more precisely electric plating, nickel plating process, and some other metals are done with the help of this product.

Safety:

OCB is harmful to human health in the long run, it is important to observe safety issues when working with it, do not expose chloro-benzaldehyde to extreme heat, and be sure to wear gloves, goggles, and special clothing.

Avoid direct contact of this substance with body parts, especially eyes and skin, if some of this substance enters a person’s eye, be sure to rinse with water for 10 to 15 minutes, in case of contact with concentrated vapors, be sure to move the person to the fresh air and in more acute cases, go to medical centers or emergency.

Transporting and storage:

The sensitivity of OCB to light and high heat and its chemical tendency to react with oxygen has made the issue of storage very important.

Use cold and dry places to store this material and try to pack them in such a way that they do not come into contact with oxygen in the air.