35915-19-6

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,4(or 2,5)-dichlorobenzoic acid
• Synonyms: Benzoic acid, 2,4(or 2,5)-dichloro-; Dichlorobenzoic acid; 2,4(Or 2,5)-dichlorobenzoic acid; 2,3,4-trichlorobenzoic acid
• CAS NO: 35915-19-6
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₄Cl₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 191.0115
• EINECS: 252-788-2
• Mol File: 35915-19-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 309.5°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 141°C
• Density: 1.517g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000275mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.598
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,4(or 2,5)-dichlorobenzoic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,4(or 2,5)-dichlorobenzoic acid(35915-19-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,4(or 2,5)-dichlorobenzoic acid(35915-19-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 35915-19-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2,4(or 2,5)-dichlorobenzoic acid is a chemical compound with the formula C7H4Cl2O2, consisting of a benzene ring with two chlorine atoms and a carboxylic acid group. It is a white crystalline solid that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. 2,4(or 2,5)-dichlorobenzoic acid is used in the production of herbicides, specifically as a precursor to the herbicide dicamba. It is also used in the synthesis of other organic compounds and as a research chemical. 2,4(or 2,5)-dichlorobenzoic acid may pose health risks if not handled properly, and precautions should be taken when working with this substance.