4-Amino-3-chlorbenzoic acid, CAS No. 2486-71-7

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2486-71-7

Catalog No. EBD25598

CAS 2486-71-7

Name 4-Amino-3-chlorbenzoic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 4-Amino-3-chlorbenzoicacid rarechemalbo0579 buttpark296-53 4-amnio-3-chlorobenziocacid 4-amino-3-chlorobenzoicacid 3-chloro-4-aminobenzoicacid 4-amino-3-chlorobenziocacid 4-amino-3-chlorobenz 4-amino-3-chlorobenzoate

Molecular Formula: C7H6ClNO2

Molecular Weight: 171.58

MDL Number: MFCD00460423

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines

Product Description:

3-Chloro-4-aminobenzoic acid is an organic compound featuring both an amino group and a carboxylic acid group on a benzene ring substituted with a chlorine atom. This bifunctional structure makes it a versatile aromatic building block in synthetic chemistry. Its primary industrial application is as a key pharmaceutical intermediate. It serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of antibacterial agents. For instance, it is a documented intermediate in the production of certain quinolone antibiotics, where its structure is incorporated to build the core pharmacophore. Beyond its specific pharmaceutical use, this compound is a valuable synthetic reagent in organic laboratories. The presence of orthogonal reactive sites (amine and carboxylic acid) allows for selective functionalization, enabling its use in constructing more complex molecules, including dyes and other fine chemicals.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 224-229 °C

Boiling Point: 341.2 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 160.2 °C

Density: 1.476 g/cm3