2,4-Dichlorobenzoic acid, CAS No. 50-84-0

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50-84-0

Catalog No. EBD47870

CAS 50-84-0

Name 2,4-Dichlorobenzoic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2,4-DCBA 2,4-DichlolrobenzoicAcid 2,4-dichlorobenzoate 2,4-Dichlorobenzoicacid 2,4-Dichlorbenzoic acid

Molecular Formula: C7H4Cl2O2

Molecular Weight: 191.01

MDL Number: MFCD00002414

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

2,4-Dichlorobenzoic acid is a chlorinated aromatic carboxylic acid with the molecular formula C7H4Cl2O2. It features a benzene ring substituted with two chlorine atoms at the 2 and 4 positions and a carboxylic acid group at the 1 position. This compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, including diuretics and antimalarial drugs, and is also utilized in the production of certain herbicides and fungicides in the agrochemical sector. Its primary function is as a building block for more complex active ingredients.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 157-160 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 200 °C

Flash Point: 141 °C

Density: 1.517 g/cm3

Solubility: Insoluble in water

Analytical Data

Appearance: White to slightly yellowish powder