2-Chloro-5-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 6342-60-5

Ref. 3D-FC31319

Product Information

• Name: 2-Chloro-5-methylbenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-5-Methylbenzoate, 2-Chloro-5-Methylbenzole Acid, Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-5-methyl-, NSC 46623, m-Toluic acid, 6-chloro-
• CAS: 6342-60-5

Description

2-Chloro-5-methylbenzoic acid is a carcinogenic substance that is used in the manufacturing of acridine dyes. It can be found in both solid and liquid forms and has an experimental solubility range of 0.01 to 1.0g/100ml at 25°C. 2-Chloro-5-methylbenzoic acid is soluble in water and has a solute activity coefficient of 1.2, which means it is fairly soluble in water. This chemical also exhibits high reactivity with other compounds that are dissolved in water. The chemical reacts with hydrogen sulfide to produce sulfur dioxide gas, ammonia, and hydrochloric acid, as well as with nitric oxide to produce nitrous oxide, nitrogen dioxide gas, and nitric acid.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 170.59 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₇ClO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7ClO2/c1-5-2-3-7(9)6(4-5)8(10)11/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: InChIKey=LEBWXJZAWTVKFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1ccc(Cl)c(C(=O)O)c1