4-(Chloromethyl)Benzoic Acid [1642-81-5] finds application across laboratory and industrial settings as a building block compound. Its molecular formula is C8H7ClO2, with a molecular weight of 170.59. This compound belongs to the class of chlorinated aromatic acids, characterized by the presence of a benzene ring substituted with a chloromethyl group and a carboxylic acid moiety. The compound carries a Danger signal word due to its potential for causing severe skin burns and eye damage.

• CAS Number: 1642-81-5
• Molecular Weight: 170.59
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Exact Mass: 170.0134572
• Molecular Formula: C8H7ClO2
• Hazard Statements:
• H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]