m-Chlorobenzoic acid
Agent Name
m-Chlorobenzoic acid
CAS Number
535-80-8
Formula
C7-H5-Cl-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3-Chlorobenzoic acid; Acido m-clorobenzoico [Italian]; Benzoic acid, 3-chloro-; Benzoic acid, m-chloro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzoic Acid Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate (dyes, fungicides, and pharmaceuticals) and as a preservative for adhesives and paints; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin irritant; [HSDB] A skin, eye, mucous membrane, and upper respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00233 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: