2-Chloro-5-methylbenzoic acid

2-氯-5-甲基苯甲酸

Also known as: 2-CHLORO-5-METHYLBENZOIC ACID, 2-CHLORO-5-METHYLBENZOICACID, 2-CHLORO-5-METHYLBENZOLE ACID, 2-Chloro-5-Methylbenzoic Acid, 2-Chloro-5-Methylbenzoic acid, 98% 1GR, 2-Chloro-5-Methylbenzoic acid, 98% 5GR, 2-Chloro-5-methylbenzoic Acid >, 2-Chloro-5-methylbenzoic acid,98%, 3-Carboxy-4-chlorotoluene, 6-CHLORO-M-TOLUIC ACID, Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-5-methyl-, MFCD00045798

2-Chloro-5-methylbenzoic acid (CAS 6342-60-5) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H7ClO2 and a molecular weight of 170.59 g/mol. It is also known as 2-CHLORO-5-METHYLBENZOIC ACID, 2-CHLORO-5-METHYLBENZOICACID and 2-CHLORO-5-METHYLBENZOLE ACID. Key properties include a melting point of 148-151 °C, a boiling point of 291.3±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 129.9±21.8 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
6342-60-5
Jingsj CID
J-20731-3
Molecular Formula
C8H7ClO2
Chinese Name
2-氯-5-甲基苯甲酸
Molecular Weight
170.59 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point148-151 °C
Boiling Point291.3±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point129.9±21.8 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The CAS number of 2-Chloro-5-methylbenzoic acid is 6342-60-5.

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

2-Chloro-5-methylbenzoic acid has molecular formula C8H7ClO2 and molecular weight 170.59 g/mol.

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