5-Chlorosalicylic acid, 98%

Name: 5-Chlorosalicylic acid, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008379

About 5-Chlorosalicylic acid, 98%

5-Chlorosalicylic acid (CAS 321-14-2) is a carboxylic acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of 98%. Its molecular formula is C7H5ClO3 and its molecular weight is 172.56 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is also known as Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-2-hydroxy- or 2-Hydroxy-5-chlorobenzoic acid.

It is supplied as a white to off-white powder. Literature values give a melting point of 171-172 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span pharmaceutical synthesis and organic synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg packs, 5-Chlorosalicylic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical synthesis
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	5-Chlorosalicylic acid, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008379
CAS Number	321-14-2
IUPAC name	5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₇H₅ClO₃
Molecular weight	172.56 g/mol
Exact mass	171.9927
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29333990
InChIKey	NKBASRXWGAGQDP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	9447

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Melting point	171-172 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	3.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-2-hydroxy-, 2-Hydroxy-5-chlorobenzoic Acid, 5 CSA, Salicylic acid, 5-chloro-, 5-Chloro-2-hydroxy-benzoic acid, 5-chloro salicylic acid, 5-Chloro-2-hydroxybenzoicacid, 5-Chloro-2-hydroxybenzoic Acid, 5-chloro-salicylic acid, 5-chloro-salicyclic acid, 5-ChlorsalicylsA currencyure, 4-10-00-00207 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 5-Chlorosalicylic acid, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 5-Chlorosalicylic acid, 98% is 321-14-2. It is also known as Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-2-hydroxy-, 2-Hydroxy-5-chlorobenzoic Acid, 5 CSA.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Chlorosalicylic acid, 98%?

5-Chlorosalicylic acid, 98% has the molecular formula C7H5ClO3 and a molecular weight of 172.56 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 5-Chlorosalicylic acid, 98% can I order?

We supply 5-Chlorosalicylic acid, 98% in (98%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 5-Chlorosalicylic acid, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 5-Chlorosalicylic acid, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 5-Chlorosalicylic acid, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 5-Chlorosalicylic acid, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.