Methyl 2-(3-chlorophenyl)acetate
[CAS# 53088-68-9]

Identification

• Name: Methyl 2-(3-chlorophenyl)acetate
• Synonyms: (3-Chlorophenyl)acetic acid methyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₉ClO₂
• Molecular Weight: 184.62
• CAS Registry Number: 53088-68-9
• EC Number: 816-150-2

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.63 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.197±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 120-121 ºC (9 Torr)^**
• Refractive index: 1.5238 (589.3 nm 20 ºC)^**
• Flash point: 108.8±15.8 ºC, Calc.^*

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

^** Huisgen, Rolf; Chemische Berichte 1960, V93, P1496-1506.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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