Methyl 3-chlorobenzoate

CAS NO.：2905-65-9
Empirical Formula: C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight: 170.59
MDL number: MFCD00000592
EINECS: 220-814-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 01:59:04

What is Methyl 3-chlorobenzoate?

Chemical properties

CLEAR COLORLESS TO YELLOW LIQUID

General Description

The (1+1) Resonance Enhanced Multiphoton Ionisation (REMPI) spectrum and the fluorescence excitation spectrum of methyl 3-chlorobenzoate has been measured in the supersonic free jet. Reaction of methyl 3-chlorobenzoate with lithium diisobutyl-t-butoxyaluminum hydride (LDBBA) has been investigated.

Properties of Methyl 3-chlorobenzoate

Melting point:	21 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	99-101 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.227 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.531(lit.)
Flash point:	220 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	Liquid or Low Melting Solid
color	Clear colorless to yellow
Merck	14,2123
BRN	2045126
CAS DataBase Reference	2905-65-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	3-Cl-C6H4-COOCH3(2905-65-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	Methyl m-chlorobenzoate (2905-65-9)

Safety information for Methyl 3-chlorobenzoate

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. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.