• Name

  3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid

• EINECS 627-977-1
• CAS No. 31719-77-4
• Article Data5
• CAS DataBase
• Density 1.315 g/cm³
• Solubility methanol: 20 mg/mL, clear
• Melting Point 136-138 °C(lit.)
• Formula C₈H₇ClO₂
• Boiling Point 327.2 °C at 760 mmHg
• Molecular Weight 170.595
• Flash Point 151.7 °C
• Transport Information UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
• Appearance WHITE TO OFF-WHITE SOLID, POWDER
• Safety 26-36-45-36/37/39
• Risk Codes 36/37/38-34-20/21/22
• Molecular Structure
• Hazard Symbols C, Xi
• Synonyms m-Toluicacid, a-chloro- (6CI,7CI,8CI);3-Chloromethylbenzoic acid;NSC 49611;
• PSA 37.30000
• LogP 2.12360

3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid Chemical Properties

IUPAC Name: 3-(chloromethyl)benzoic acid
The MF of 3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid(31719-77-4): C₈H₇ClO₂
The MW of 3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid(31719-77-4): 170.59
mp: 136-138 °C(lit.)
Density: 1.315 g/cm³ 
Flash Point: 151.7 °C 
Boiling Point: 327.2 °C at 760 mmHg 
Index of Refraction: 1.576 
solubility  methanol: 20 mg/mL, clear
Categories: Aromatic Carboxylic Acids, Amides, Anilides, Anhydrides & Salts;Benzoic acid;Organic acids
Synonyms: 3-(CHLOROMETHYL)BENZOIC ACID;3-(Chloromethyl)Benzoic;α-chloro-m-toluic acid;ALPHA-CHLORO-M-TOLUIC ACID;3-(CHLOROMETHYL) BENZOIC ACID 98%;m-Chloromethylbenzoic acid
The Structure of 3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid(31719-77-4):

3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid Uses

3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid Safety Profile

Hazard Codes: Xi,C
Risk Statements: 36/37/38-34-20/21/22
36/37/38:  Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin 
34:  Causes burns 
20/21/22:  Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed  
Safety Statements: 26-36-45-36/37/39
26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 
36:  Wear suitable protective clothing 
45:  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) 
36/37/39:  Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection 
RIDADR: UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany: 3
F: 19: Lachrymator.