Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
96-99-1
Molecular Formula
C7H4ClNO4
Molecular Weight
201.56 g/mol
Synonym

Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-3-nitro; 3-Nitro-4-chlorobenzoic acid; 6-Chloro-3-carboxynitrobenzene, 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic Acid

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid containing a chlorine atom at the para position and a nitro group at the meta position on the benzene ring. It is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. The compound is corrosive and should be handled with appropriate safety precautions.