3-Chloro-4-hydroxy-5-methoxybenzoic acid
[CAS# 62936-23-6]

Identification

• Name: 3-Chloro-4-hydroxy-5-methoxybenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 5-Chlorovanillic acid; NSC 45930
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₇ClO₄
• Molecular Weight: 202.59
• CAS Registry Number: 62936-23-6
• EC Number: 263-766-7

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.3 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.485±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 252-254 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2019 ACD/Labs)

^** McRae, J. A.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302