Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-Chloro-2-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 7499-08-3)?
Answer
3-Chloro-2-methylbenzoic acid is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 177.57 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 4.2 and is slightly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It exhibits moderate reactivity towards bases and nucleophiles.
About
CAS No
7499-08-3
English Name
3-Chloro-2-methylbenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight
170.59 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=CC=C1Cl)C(=O)O
InChIKey
HXGHMCLCSPQMOR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-10 21:10
