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Linear Formula:
ClC6H4CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
170.59
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
Assay
≥98%
form
liquid
refractive index
n20/D 1.536 (lit.)
bp
86-88 °C/2.5 mmHg (lit.)
density
1.191 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
COC(=O)c1ccccc1Cl
InChI
1S/C8H7ClO2/c1-11-8(10)6-4-2-3-5-7(6)9/h2-5H,1H3
InChI key
JAVRNIFMYIJXIE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Methyl 2-chlorobenzoate, a methyl 2-halobenzoate, is an ester. It can be synthesized from 2-chlorobenzoyl chloride. Its reduction with NaBH4 in diglyme at 162°C affords 2-chlorobenzyl alcohol.
Application
Methyl 2-chlorobenzoate may be used in the synthesis of various quinazolinone derivatives. It was used as starting reagent in the synthesis of 2-chlorobenzohydrazide.
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
228.2 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
109.00 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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