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Methyl 2-chlorobenzoate

≥98%

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Linear Formula:
ClC6H4CO2CH3
CAS Number:
610-96-8
Molecular Weight:
170.59
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24870253
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
210-242-0
MDL number:
MFCD00016337
Assay:
≥98%
Form:
liquid
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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

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

228.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

109.00 °C - closed cup

ppe

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