4-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid
Synonym(s):α-Chloro-p-toluic acid;α-Chloro-p-toluylic acid
- CAS NO.:1642-81-5
- Empirical Formula: C8H7ClO2
- Molecular Weight: 170.59
- MDL number: MFCD00002568
- EINECS: 216-697-1
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-03-12 07:03:40

What is 4-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid?
Chemical properties
White to slightly yellow crystalline powder
The Uses of 4-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid
4-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid was used for the synthesis of dihydroxy stilbene derivatives.
The Uses of 4-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid
4-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid was used in the synthesis of dihydroxy stilbene derivatives.
Properties of 4-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid
Melting point: | 201-202 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point: | 201-203 °C |
Density | 1.315±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
pka | 4.11±0.10(Predicted) |
form | Crystalline Powder |
color | White to slightly yellow |
Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
BRN | 1907970 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 1642-81-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | 4-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid(1642-81-5) |
Safety information for 4-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid
Signal word | Danger |
Pictogram(s) |
![]() Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 ![]() Health Hazard GHS08 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H334:Sensitisation, respiratory |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284:Wear respiratory protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. 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 4-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid
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