Compound Q&A
What industries use 2-Chloro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid (CAS: 56363-84-9)?
Answer
2-Chloro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid finds applications in the pharmaceutical industry, where it can be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain drugs. It is also used in the chemical industry as a reagent for various organic transformations. Additionally, it has applications in the polymer industry for modifying polymer properties and in the development of sensors and semiconductors.
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
