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CAS 2516-96-3 — 2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid

2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid featuring a chlorine substituent at the 2-position and a nitro group at the 5-position, widely used in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and agrochemical production. It serves as a key building block for dyes, pesticides, and fine chemicals due to its reactive functional groups. This compound has a CAS number of 2516-96-3, molecular formula ClC6H3(NO2)CO2H, and a molecular weight of 201.56 g/mol. It is stable at ambient storage conditions but requires careful handling due to its **Danger** classification under GHS regulations. Molekula supplies 2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.