Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate

CAS: 1126-46-1

Ref. 3D-FM31826

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate
• Synonyms: Decitabine related compound D, 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)chlorobenzene, 4-Carbomethoxyphenyl chloride, 4-Chlorobenzoic acid methyl ester, 4-Chlorophenylcarboxylic acid methyl ester, 5-Chloro-2-benzoic acid methyl ester, Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-, methyl ester, Benzoic acid, p-chloro-, methyl ester, Methyl p-chlorobenzoate, NSC 8366, p-Chlorobenzoic acid methyl ester

Description

Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate is a synthetic chemical that belongs to the group of phenyl compounds. It is a solvent for organic solvents and has been shown to be toxic to humans. Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate is used in various industrial applications, such as in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and pharmaceuticals. Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate can also be used as an intermediate for the synthesis of other chemicals, such as chlorinated hydrocarbons. This chemical has been reported to cause environmental pollution and has been classified as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 170.59 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₇ClO₂
• Purity: Min. 98.5%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7ClO2/c1-11-8(10)6-2-4-7(9)5-3-6/h2-5H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=LXNFVVDCCWUUKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1ccc(Cl)cc1