2-Chloro-5-hydroxynicotinic acid

2-氯-5-羟基烟酸

Also known as: 2-Chloro-5-hydroxy-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-chloro-5-hydroxypyridine-3-carboxylic acid, 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-chloro-5-hydroxy-, 2-Chlor-5-hydroxy-nicotinsaeure

2-Chloro-5-hydroxynicotinic acid (CAS 42959-40-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H4ClNO3 and a molecular weight of 173.554 g/mol. It is also known as 2-Chloro-5-hydroxy-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-chloro-5-hydroxypyridine-3-carboxylic acid and 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-chloro-5-hydroxy-. Key properties include a boiling point of 530.1±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 274.4±30.1 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
42959-40-0
Jingsj CID
J-1187350-5
Molecular Formula
C6H4ClNO3
Chinese Name
2-氯-5-羟基烟酸
Molecular Weight
173.554 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point530.1±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.6±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point274.4±30.1 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Chloro-5-hydroxynicotinic acid?

The CAS number of 2-Chloro-5-hydroxynicotinic acid is 42959-40-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Chloro-5-hydroxynicotinic acid?

2-Chloro-5-hydroxynicotinic acid has molecular formula C6H4ClNO3 and molecular weight 173.554 g/mol.

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