2-Chlorobenzoic acid

2-Chlorobenzoic acid

Names
IUPAC name 2-chlorobenzoic acid
Other names o-Chlorobenzoic acid
Identifiers
CAS Number	118-91-2 Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:30793 Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL115243 Y
ChemSpider	8071 Y
Jmol interactive 3D	Image
KEGG	C02357 Y
PubChem	8374
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
SMILES O=C(O)c1ccccc1Cl
Properties
Chemical formula	C7H5ClO2
Molar mass	156.57 g·mol−1
Appearance	light brown solid
Melting point	142 °C (288 °F; 415 K)
Boiling point	285 °C (545 °F; 558 K)
Hazards
Safety data sheet	Oxford MSDS
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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.

References

1. ↑ H. T. Clarke and E. R. Taylor (1943). "o-Chlorobenzoic acid". Org. Synth. ; Coll. Vol. 2, p. 135