Methyl 3-chloro-4-hydroxybenzoate

CAS: 3964-57-6

Ref. 3D-FM34173

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 3-chloro-4-hydroxybenzoate
• Synonyms: 3-Chloro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Benzoic acid, 3-chloro-4-hydroxy-, methyl ester, Methyl 3-chloro-4-hydroxy benzoate, NSC 210795
• CAS: 3964-57-6

Description

Methyl 3-chloro-4-hydroxybenzoate is a wastewater treatment chemical that has been shown to be effective in the removal of chlorinated compounds such as ppcps and triclosan. It is used in pH adjustment, buffer production, corrosion control, and wastewater treatment. Methyl 3-chloro-4-hydroxybenzoate forms a complex with an alkali metal ion, which reacts with chlorine gas to form hydrochloric acid. The reaction also produces 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (4HB) as a byproduct. Treatment methods for methyl 3-chloro-4-hydroxybenzoate include chlorination and alkaline treatments.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 186.59 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₇ClO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7ClO3/c1-12-8(11)5-2-3-7(10)6(9)4-5/h2-4,10H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=ZSBIMTDWIGWJPW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1ccc(O)c(Cl)c1