CAS 21327-86-6

2-Chloro-6-Methylbenzoic Acid

Description:

2-Chloro-6-methylbenzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid characterized by the presence of a chlorine atom and a methyl group attached to a benzoic acid structure. Its molecular formula is C8H7ClO2, indicating the presence of eight carbon atoms, seven hydrogen atoms, one chlorine atom, and two oxygen atoms. This compound typically appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid and is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone, but has limited solubility in water. The chlorine substituent at the 2-position and the methyl group at the 6-position influence its chemical reactivity and physical properties, making it useful in various chemical syntheses and applications. 2-Chloro-6-methylbenzoic acid can participate in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions and is often utilized in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other organic compounds. Safety data indicates that, like many chlorinated compounds, it should be handled with care, as it may pose health risks if ingested or inhaled.

Formula: C₈H₇ClO₂

InChI: InChI=1/C8H7ClO2/c1-5-3-2-4-6(9)7(5)8(10)11/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)

InChI key: InChIKey=CEFMMQYDPGCYMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: Cc1cccc(c1C(=O)O)Cl

Synonyms:

• 2-Choro-6-methyl-benzoic acid
• 6-Chloro-o-toluic acid
• 6-Chloro-o-toluic acid (COOH=1)
• Benzoic acid,2-chloro-6-methyl-
• o-Toluic acid, 6-chloro-

2-Chloro-6-methylbenzoic acid, 97%

CAS: 21327-86-6

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Formula: C₈H₇ClO₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or fused solid, Pale cream to cream to yellow to brown

Molecular weight: 170.59

Ref: 02-L18348

2-Chloro-6-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 21327-86-6

Formula: C₈H₇ClO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 170.5930

Ref: IN-DA003H0T

2-Chloro-6-methylbenzoic Acid

CAS: 21327-86-6

Formula: C₈H₇ClO₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: White to Light yellow to Light red powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 170.59

Ref: 3B-C2776

2-Chloro-6-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 21327-86-6

2-Chloro-6-methylbenzoic acid

Formula: C₈H₇ClO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: off white solid

Molecular weight: 170.59g/mol

Ref: 54-OR301071

2-Chloro-6-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 21327-86-6

Formula: C₈H₇ClO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Brown powder

Molecular weight: 170.59

Ref: 10-F018392

6-Chloro-2-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 21327-86-6

6-Chloro-2-methylbenzoic acid is a methyl ester that is used in the synthesis of 2-chloro-6-fluorobenzaldehyde. This chemical reacts with hydrogen peroxide to produce chloride and 2,6-dichlorobenzoic acid. The compound can also be synthesized from 2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde and methoxyethanol. 6CMB has been shown to react with anions such as Cl-, Br-, NO2-, SO3H, and PO3H2 to form organic carboxylates or sulfoxides. It has also been shown to be a byproduct of the reaction between chloral hydrate and potassium permanganate.

Formula: C₈H₇ClO₂

Purity: 90%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 170.59 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FC55107