Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-Chloro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid (CAS: 3964-58-7)?
Answer
3-Chloro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 178.57 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and has a pKa of 3.2. The compound is reactive towards bases and can undergo esterification and condensation reactions. It is less reactive towards acids and is stable under normal storage conditions.
About
CAS No
3964-58-7
English Name
3-Chloro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H5ClO3
Molecular Weight
172.57 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(=O)O)Cl)O
InChIKey
QGNLHMKIGMZKJX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-25 13:48
