C8H7ClO2
170.59 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
4-Chloro-3-methylbenzoic acid
CAS7697-29-2EC616-415-0
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
4-Chloro-3-methylbenzoic acid is a chemical compound serving as a pharmaceutical intermediate, used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is an aromatic carboxylic acid containing a chlorine substituent.
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-chloro-3-methylbenzoic acid
InChIKey
MRUKIIWRMSYKML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)Cl
Synonyms (4)
- 4-Chloro-3-methylbenzoic acid
- 4-Chloro-m-toluic Acid
- m-Toluic acid, 4-chloro-