CAS: 36809-08-2

2-(2-Chlorophenoxy)-benzoic acid

2-(2-Chlorophenoxy)-benzoic acid is a hydrogen-bonded, oriented, dihedral molecule. It has a crystalline structure with two dimers that are hydrogen-bonded together and oriented in an anti-parallel fashion. 2-(2-Chlorophenoxy)-benzoic acid has the chemical formula of C8H5ClO2 and is composed of a benzene ring with two substituents on each side of the ring. These substituents are chlorine atoms that have been substituted for hydrogens. The molecular weight of this substance is 186.14 g/mol and it has a melting point of 463°C. 2-(2-Chlorophenoxy)-benzoic acid can be found in many different types of plants, including cinchona bark (Cinchona officinalis).