3,5-Dichlorosalicylic acid
Synonym(s):3,5-Dichloro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
- CAS NO.:320-72-9
- Empirical Formula: C7H4Cl2O3
- Molecular Weight: 207.01
- MDL number: MFCD00002442
- EINECS: 206-281-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is 3,5-Dichlorosalicylic acid?
Chemical properties
white crystalline powder
The Uses of 3,5-Dichlorosalicylic acid
3,5-Dichlorosalicylic acid is a bio-active drug and is a potential inhibitor of human 20α-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. It also finds its application as medicine and dyes intermediates.
Definition
ChEBI: 3,5-Dichlorosalicylicacid is a chlorobenzoic acid.
General Description
3,5-Dichlorosalicylic acid is a bio-active drug and its interaction with a model transport protein bovine serum albumin has been investigated. It is a potential inhibitor of human 20α-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase.
Safety Profile
Poison by intraperitoneal route. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl-.
Properties of 3,5-Dichlorosalicylic acid
Melting point: | 220-222 °C (lit.) |
Boiling point: | 297.29°C (rough estimate) |
Density | 1.5281 (rough estimate) |
refractive index | 1.4845 (estimate) |
storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
solubility | Solubility in methanol (almost transparency). |
form | Solid |
pka | 1.99±0.14(Predicted) |
color | White to Off-White |
CAS DataBase Reference | 320-72-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, 3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxy-(320-72-9) |
EPA Substance Registry System | 3,5-Dichlorosalicyclic acid (320-72-9) |
Safety information for 3,5-Dichlorosalicylic acid
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 3,5-Dichlorosalicylic acid
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