2-Chloro-4-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 13324-11-3]

Identification

• Name: 2-Chloro-4-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: 4-nitro-2-chlorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-chloro-4-nitrobenzoate
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₆ClNO₄
• Molecular Weight: 215.59
• CAS Registry Number: 13324-11-3
• EC Number: 236-362-3

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.26 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.426±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 75.5-76.7 ºC^**

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

^** Cosulich, Donna B.; Journal of the American Chemical Society 1953, V75, P4675-80.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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