Methyl 4-(chlorocarbonyl)benzoate
Also known as: 4-(Chlorocarbonyl)benzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 4-chlorocarbonylbenzoate, p-Carbomethoxybenzoyl chloride, 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoyl chloride, Methyl terephthaloyl chloride, 4-Chloroformylbenzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 4-(chloroformyl)benzoate, 4-Carbomethoxybenzoyl chloride, CL-MMT, MMT-CL
Methyl 4-(chlorocarbonyl)benzoate (CAS 7377-26-6) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H7ClO3 and a molecular weight of 198.603 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 50-59 °C, a boiling point of 291.8±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 127.3±21.6 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 7377-26-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-14823-2
- Molecular Formula
- C9H7ClO3
- Molecular Weight
- 198.603 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 50-59 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 291.8±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 127.3±21.6 °C |
| Exact Mass | 198.008377 |
| PSA | 43.37000 |
| LogP | 2.62 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.540 |
| Additional Property | HYDROLYSIS |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918300090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2918300090 other carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl 4-(chlorocarbonyl)benzoate?
The CAS number of Methyl 4-(chlorocarbonyl)benzoate is 7377-26-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 4-(chlorocarbonyl)benzoate?
Methyl 4-(chlorocarbonyl)benzoate has molecular formula C9H7ClO3 and molecular weight 198.603 g/mol.
Is Methyl 4-(chlorocarbonyl)benzoate hazardous?
Methyl 4-(chlorocarbonyl)benzoate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl 4-(chlorocarbonyl)benzoate?
For Methyl 4-(chlorocarbonyl)benzoate, Upstream Products: mono-Methyl terephthalate, Methyl 4-formylbenzoate, Potassium monomethyl terephthalate; Downstream Products: Methyl 4-(bromoacetyl)benzoate.
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