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C7H4ClNO4
201.56 g/mol
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2-CHLORO-5-NITROBENZOIC ACID

CAS2516-96-3EC219-739-7
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Research Compound

2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid is a research compound identified as a small-molecule antagonist of the sonic hedgehog (Shh) signaling pathway. It is used as a tool to study Hedgehog-dependent processes, including cancer progression, by targeting the smoothened (SMO) receptor.

Research reagent for studying the Hedgehog signaling pathwayLaboratory tool for investigating Hedgehog-dependent oncogenesis

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-chloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid

InChIKey

QUEKGYQTRJVEQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC(=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])C(=O)O)Cl

Synonyms (13)
  • 2-Chloro-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid; Mesalazine EP Impurity M
  • 2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzoic Acid; Mesalazine Imp. M (EP); Mesalazine Impurity M
  • Mesalazine EP Impurity M
  • 2-CHLORO-5-NITROBENZOIC ACID
  • 2-chloro-5-nitrobenzic acid
  • 5-nitro-2-chlorobenzoic acid
  • 6-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid
  • AF-407/05487047
  • MESALAZINE IMPURITY M