2-Chloro-5-nitrocinnamic acid
[CAS# 36015-19-7]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Aromatic cinnamic acid, esters and derivatives
• Name: 2-Chloro-5-nitrocinnamic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₆ClNO₄
• Molecular Weight: 227.60
• CAS Registry Number: 36015-19-7
• EC Number: 632-214-0

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.22 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.529±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 220-221 ºC (dec.)^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Koelsch, C. F.; Journal of the American Chemical Society 1950, V72, P2209-12.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315