CAS Registry Number

CAS 321-14-2 — 5-Chlorosalicylic acid

5-Chlorosalicylic acid is an aromatic organic compound primarily used as a reagent in organic synthesis, a UV filter in sunscreens, and a starting material for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is also employed in analytical chemistry for derivatizing amines and as a corrosion inhibitor. This white crystalline solid has a CAS number of 321-14-2, with the molecular formula C6H3Cl(OH)COOH and a molecular weight of 172.57 g/mol. It is stored at ambient conditions but requires careful handling due to its hazardous nature, indicated by the signal word "Danger." Molekula supplies 5-Chlorosalicylic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.