3-Iodobenzoic acid [618-51-9]

3-Iodobenzoic Acid [618-51-9] serves as a key component in chemical process workflows, featuring a molecular formula of C7H5IO2 and a molecular weight of 248.02. This aromatic organic compound belongs to the carboxylic acid family due to the presence of the carboxyl functional group (-COOH) attached to a benzene ring bearing an iodine atom at the ortho position. Its exact mass is 247.93343. As a hazardous substance, it carries a danger signal word and may pose harm if swallowed, its solubility in common organic solvents such as ethanol and dichloromethane. It is also known to undergo substitution reactions at the iodine atom, making it useful in various synthetic processes.

• CAS Number: 618-51-9
• Exact Mass: 247.93343
• Molecular Weight: 248.02
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Molecular Formula: C7H5IO2
• Hazard Statements:
• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]