2-Hydroxy-4-chloroanisole
[CAS# 3743-23-5]

Identification

• Name: 2-Hydroxy-4-chloroanisole
• Synonyms: 5-Chloro-2-methoxyphenol; 5-Chloroguaiacol
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₇ClO₂
• Molecular Weight: 158.58
• CAS Registry Number: 3743-23-5
• EC Number: 824-172-9

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.9 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.280±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 161-163.5 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 237-239 ºC (760 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 97.6±21.8 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Jona, Temistocle; Gazzetta Chimica Italiana 1911, V41(I), P722-37.

Safety Data

• Risk Codes: R41
• Safety Description: S26;S39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302