2-Chlorobenzoic acid

2-Chlorobenzoic acid

IUPAC name 2-chlorobenzoic acid
Other names o-Chlorobenzoic acid
Identifiers
CAS number	118-91-2^Y
PubChem	8374
ChemSpider	8071^Y
KEGG	C02357^Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:30793^Y
ChEMBL	CHEMBL115243^Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(O)c1ccccc1Cl
InChI InChI=1S/C7H5ClO2/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10/h1-4H,(H,9,10)^Y Key: IKCLCGXPQILATA-UHFFFAOYSA-N^Y InChI=1/C7H5ClO2/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10/h1-4H,(H,9,10) Key: IKCLCGXPQILATA-UHFFFAOYAI
Properties
Molecular formula	C₇H₅ClO₂
Molar mass	156.57 g mol⁻¹
Appearance	light brown solid
Melting point	142 °C, 415 K, 288 °F
Boiling point	285 °C, 558 K, 545 °F
Hazards
MSDS	Oxford MSDS
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Infobox references

2-Chlorobenzoic acid is a simple organic compound which can be used as a chemical building block. It may be synthesized by the oxidation of 2-chlorotoluene with potassium permanganate.^[1]

It can be synthesized by diazotization. It follows Sandmeyer reaction.

It is irritant for the respiratory system and eyes.

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