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C8H7ClO2
170.59 g/mol
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2-chloro-4-methylbenzoic acid

CAS7697-25-8EC630-125-1
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Research Compound

2-Chloro-4-methylbenzoic acid is a halogenated aromatic carboxylic acid used as a research compound. It features a benzene ring substituted with a chlorine atom and a methyl group, along with a carboxylic acid group.

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Danger
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-chloro-4-methylbenzoic acid

InChIKey

MYJUBDJLKREUGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)O)Cl

Synonyms (4)
  • 2-Chloro-p-toluic acid
  • 2-chloro-4-methylbenzoic acid
  • 4-METHYL-2-CHLOROBENZOIC ACID