3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in refrigerated conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 31719-77-4
• Molecular Formula: C8H7ClO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 170.59
• MDL Number: MFCD00191922
• InChI Key: PBSUMBYSVFTMNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3-chloromethyl benzoic acid, alpha-chloro-m-toluic acid, 3-chloromethyl-benzoic acid, benzoic acid, 3-chloromethyl, pubchem7446, acmc-209hog, 3-carboxybenzyl chloride, 3-chloromethyl benzoicacid, ksc497k4l, chembl67150
• PubChem CID: 241752
• IUPAC Name: 3-(chloromethyl)benzoic acid
• SMILES: OC(=O)C1=CC=CC(CCl)=C1

• Melting Point: 136°C to 138°C
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN3261
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol.
• Formula Weight: 170.59
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only