| Identification | More | [Name]
4-CHLORO-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID | [CAS]
7499-07-2 | [Synonyms]
2-METHYL-4-CHLOROBENZOIC ACID
4-CHLORO-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID
4-CHLORO-O-TOLUIC ACID
RARECHEM AL BO 0472 | [Molecular Formula]
C8H7ClO2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00045852 | [Molecular Weight]
170.59 | [MOL File]
7499-07-2.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
167-171 °C (lit.) | [Boiling point ]
300.3±22.0 °C(Predicted) | [density ]
1.310±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) | [storage temp. ]
Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature | [solubility ]
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) | [form ]
Solid | [pka]
3.63±0.25(Predicted) | [color ]
White | [InChI]
InChI=1S/C8H7ClO2/c1-5-4-6(9)2-3-7(5)8(10)11/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11) | [InChIKey]
XXFKOBGFMUIWDH-UHFFFAOYSA-N | [SMILES]
C(O)(=O)C1=CC=C(Cl)C=C1C | [CAS DataBase Reference]
7499-07-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xn,Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
R41:Risk of serious damage to eyes. | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection . | [WGK Germany ]
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| [Hazard Note ]
Irritant | [HazardClass ]
IRRITANT | [HS Code ]
29163990 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
White to yellow powder or crystal | [Uses]
4-Chloro-2-methylbenzoic acid can be used in the synthesis of:
- 4-chloro-2-methylbenzophenone via Freidel Craft′s acylation with benzene
- 4-chloro-2-methyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)benzoic acid
- 4-chloro-2-methyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester
| [General Description]
4-Chloro-2-methylbenzoic acid can be synthesized from 4-chlorobenzoic acid via a multi-step reaction process. |
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