3,5-Dichloro-4-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 39652-34-1

Ref. 3D-FD140257

Product Information

• Name: 3,5-Dichloro-4-methylbenzoic acid
• Synonyms: Benzoic Acid, 3,5-Dichloro-4-Methyl-

Description

3,5-Dichloro-4-methylbenzoic acid is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and reacts with hydrochloric acid to form 3,5-dichlorobenzoic acid. It can be recrystallized from a sodium hydroxide solution. The compound has been used as an intermediate in the production of methyl esters and chlorinated benzenes.
3,5-Dichloro-4-methylbenzoic acid is prepared by introducing dry chlorine gas into a mixture of 3,5-dichlorobenzaldehyde and concentrated hydrochloric acid at room temperature. The reaction vessel is then cooled to 0°C and the chlorine gas flow is continued until the evolution of hydrogen chloride ceases.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 205.04 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₆Cl₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6Cl2O2/c1-4-6(9)2-5(8(11)12)3-7(4)10/h2-3H,1H3,(H,11,12)
• InChI key: InChIKey=GBEJAEMDMASLJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1c(Cl)cc(C(=O)O)cc1Cl