5-Chloro-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid
[CAS# 10242-10-1]

Identification

• Name: 5-Chloro-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid
• Synonyms: 5-Chloro-2-benzofurancarboxylic acid; 5-Chlorobenzo[b]furan-2-carboxylic acid; 5-Chlorocoumarilic acid; RT 63
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₅ClO₃
• Molecular Weight: 196.59
• CAS Registry Number: 10242-10-1
• EC Number: 674-048-1

Properties

• Density: 1.502
• Melting point: 259-262 ºC

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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