4-Amino-2-chlorobenzoic acid

What is 4-Amino-2-chlorobenzoic acid?

beige to light brown powder

4-Amino-2-chlorobenzoic acid is the principal metabolite of 2-Chloroprocaine, a compound that is widely used for epidural analgesia in obstetrics.

ChEBI: 4-Aminobenzoic acid in which one of the hydrogens ortho- to the carboxylic acid group is substituted by chlorine.

Melting point:	211 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Boiling point:	250°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.3246 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5560 (estimate)
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Powder
pka	3.81±0.25(Predicted)
color	Beige to light brown
BRN	2803668
CAS DataBase Reference	2457-76-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzoic acid, 4-amino-2-chloro-(2457-76-3)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzoic acid, 4-amino-2-chloro- (2457-76-3)

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. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.