Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Chloro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid (CAS: 56363-84-9)?
Answer
2-Chloro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 186.59 g/mol. It has a high solubility in water (20 g/100 mL at 25°C) and is slightly soluble in ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it exhibits typical acidic properties due to the carboxylic acid group, and the presence of chlorine and hydroxyl groups makes it reactive in various organic synthesis reactions.
About
CAS No
56363-84-9
English Name
2-Chloro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H5ClO3
Molecular Weight
172.57 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)Cl)C(=O)O
InChIKey
WIPYZRZPNMUSER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-16 16:48
