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CAS 1042-81-5

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5-Chloro-2-methylbenzoic acid

Description:
5-Chloro-2-methylbenzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid characterized by the presence of a chloro group and a methyl group on a benzoic acid framework. Its molecular structure features a benzene ring with a carboxylic acid (-COOH) functional group, a chlorine atom at the 5-position, and a methyl group at the 2-position. This compound is typically a white to off-white solid and is soluble in organic solvents, with limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic aromatic structure. It exhibits moderate acidity, typical of carboxylic acids, and can participate in various chemical reactions, including esterification and nucleophilic substitution. 5-Chloro-2-methylbenzoic acid is used in organic synthesis and may serve as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, or other fine chemicals. Safety data indicates that, like many chlorinated compounds, it should be handled with care, as it may pose environmental and health risks if not managed properly.
Formula:C8H7ClO2
InChI:InChI=1/C8H7ClO2/c1-5-2-3-6(9)4-7(5)8(10)11/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)
SMILES:Cc1ccc(cc1C(=O)O)Cl
Synonyms:
  • 2-Methyl-5-Chlorobenzoic acid
  • 3-Chloro-6-methylbenzoic acid
  • 5-Chloro-O-Toluic acid
  • Rarechem Al Bo 0471
  • 5-Chloro-2-methylbenzoic
  • 2-Methyl-5-Chloro Benzoic Acid
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