3-Chloro-4-aminobenzoic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 84228-44-4]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ester >> Methyl ester compound
• Name: 3-Chloro-4-aminobenzoic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: 4-Amino-3-chlorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-amino-3-chlorobenzoate
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈ClNO₂
• Molecular Weight: 185.61
• CAS Registry Number: 84228-44-4
• EC Number: 626-737-3

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.58 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.311±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 112-113 ºC^**

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

^** Nickson, Thomas E.; Synthesis 1985, (6-7), P669-70.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Codes: R22
• Safety Description: S36/37

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