4-Amino-2-chlorobenzoic acid
- CAS NO.:2457-76-3
- Empirical Formula: C7H6ClNO2
- Molecular Weight: 171.58
- MDL number: MFCD00007772
- EINECS: 219-540-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-27 23:24:39
What is 4-Amino-2-chlorobenzoic acid?
Chemical properties
beige to light brown powder
The Uses of 4-Amino-2-chlorobenzoic acid
4-Amino-2-chlorobenzoic acid is the principal metabolite of 2-Chloroprocaine, a compound that is widely used for epidural analgesia in obstetrics.
Definition
ChEBI: 4-Aminobenzoic acid in which one of the hydrogens ortho- to the carboxylic acid group is substituted by chlorine.
Properties of 4-Amino-2-chlorobenzoic acid
| Melting point: | 211 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 250°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.3246 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5560 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature |
| solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Powder |
| pka | 3.81±0.25(Predicted) |
| color | Beige to light brown |
| BRN | 2803668 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2457-76-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, 4-amino-2-chloro-(2457-76-3) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoic acid, 4-amino-2-chloro- (2457-76-3) |
Safety information for 4-Amino-2-chlorobenzoic acid
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for 4-Amino-2-chlorobenzoic acid
| InChIKey | MBDUKNCPOPMRJQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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