Compound Q&A
What is 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS: 96-99-1)?
Answer
4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS: 96-99-1) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H5ClNO4. It is a yellow solid with a strong, sharp odor. The compound exhibits acidic properties due to the carboxylic acid group and is known for its high reactivity, particularly in nitro and chloro substitution reactions. It is commonly used in chemical synthesis and research due to its versatile functional groups.
About
CAS No
96-99-1
English Name
4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H4ClNO4
Molecular Weight
201.56 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(=O)O)[N+](=O)[O-])Cl
InChIKey
DFXQXFGFOLXAPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
