5-Chloro-2-hydroxybenzonitrile
[CAS# 13589-72-5]

Identification

• Name: 5-Chloro-2-hydroxybenzonitrile
• Synonyms: 2-Cyano-4-chlorophenol; 2-Hydroxy-5-chlorobenzonitrile; 4-Chloro-2-cyanophenol; 5-Chlorosalicylonitrile
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₄ClNO
• Molecular Weight: 153.57
• CAS Registry Number: 13589-72-5
• EC Number: 802-878-8

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.75 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.41±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 166-167 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 269.4±25.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 116.7±23.2 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Nakaoka, Toshio; DE 1230026 1966.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312