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HCID 5787Generated: October 23, 2026

2,4-Dichlorobenzoic Acid

2,4-DCBA · 2,4-Dichlorobenzoic · 2,4-Dichlolrobenzoic Acid · Benzoic acid, 2,4-dichloro- · 2,4-Dichlorobenzoicacid,98% · 'LGC' (1305) · 2.4-Dichlorobe · orbenzoic acid

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2,4-Dichlorobenzoic Acid molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.50-84-0
Molecular formulaC7H4Cl2O2
Average molar mass191.01 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass189.95883473 g/mol
SMILESO=C(O)c1ccc(Cl)cc1Cl
InChIKeyATCRIUVQKHMXSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID5787
ChEMBLCHEMBL1492029
ChEBICHEBI:30748
EC No.200-067-8
DTXSIDDTXSID0024977

Chemical & Physical Properties

XLogP2.8
Topological polar surface area37.3
Hydrogen bond donors1
Hydrogen bond acceptors2
Rotatable bonds1
Heavy atoms11
Formal charge0
Complexity161
SpringerMaterials PropertiesNuclear quadrupole resonance spectroscopy
PesticidesEnvironmental transformation -> Pesticide transformation products (metabolite, successor)
LogP (partition coefficient)2.76
Solubilityless than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)ethanol: soluble1g/10 mL, clear, colorless0.36 g/L (15 ºC)
Boiling pointSublimes (NTP, 1992)200 °C
Melting point315 to 320 °F (NTP, 1992)157-160 °C (lit.)
Physical Description2,4-dichlorobenzoic acid is a white to slightly yellowish powder. (NTP, 1992)
Density1.4410 (rough estimate)
Refractive index1.4590 (estimate)
Flash point80°
Storage conditionsSealed in dry,Room Temperature
pKa (acidity coefficient)2.68±0.25(Predicted)
Physical statePowder
ColorWhite to almost white
pH2.8 (0.36g/l, H2O, 15℃)
BRN1868192
StabilityStable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChI1S/C7H4Cl2O2/c8-4-1-2-5(7(10)11)6(9)3-4/h1-3H,(H,10,11)
InChIKeyATCRIUVQKHMXSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESOC(=O)c1ccc(Cl)cc1Cl
CAS DataBase Reference50-84-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
EWG's Food Scores2
FDA UNII0SR0320D45
NIST Chemistry Reference2,4-Dichlorobenzoic acid(50-84-0)
EPA Substance Registry SystemBenzoic acid, 2,4-dichloro- (50-84-0)
UNSPSC Code41116107
NACRESNA.24
GHS pictogramGHS07
Signal wordWarning
GHS hazard statementsH302-H315-H319-H335
GHS precautionary statementsP261-P264-P270-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
Target organsRespiratory system
Personal protective equipment (PPE)dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Hazard symbolsXn,Xi
Risk statements (R)22-36/37/38
Safety statements (S)26-36-37/39-22
Water hazard class (WGK)3
RTECS numberDG6650000
Hazard NoteIrritant
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
Customs code29163900
Storage class11 - Combustible Solids
Hazard classAcute Tox. 4 OralEye Irrit. 2Skin Irrit. 2STOT SE 3

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationWarningH302 (96.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)Aggregated GHS information provided per 117 reports by companies from 11 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Regulatory informationChemical: Benzoic acid, 2,4-dichloro-2,4-Dichlorobenzoic acid: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Fire hazardsFlash point data for this chemical are not availablehowever, it is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Health hazardsSYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this compound may include irritation.
Reactive groupAcids, Carboxylic
Reactivity Profile2,4-DICHLOROBENZOIC ACID is a halogenated carboxylic acid. Carboxylic acids donate hydrogen ions if a base is present to accept them. They react in this way with all bases, both organic (for example, the amines) and inorganic. Their reactions with bases, called "neutralizations", are accompanied by the evolution of substantial amounts of heat. Neutralization between an acid and a base produces water plus a salt. Carboxylic acids with six or fewer carbon atoms are freely or moderately soluble in waterthose with more than six carbons are slightly soluble in water. Soluble carboxylic acid dissociate to an extent in water to yield hydrogen ions. The pH of solutions of carboxylic acids is therefore less than 7.0. Many insoluble carboxylic acids react rapidly with aqueous solutions containing a chemical base and dissolve as the neutralization generates a soluble salt. Carboxylic acids in aqueous solution and liquid or molten carboxylic acids can react with active metals to form gaseous hydrogen and a metal salt. Such reactions occur in principle for solid carboxylic acids as well, but are slow if the solid acid remains dry. Even "insoluble" carboxylic acids may absorb enough water from the air and dissolve sufficiently in it to corrode or dissolve iron, steel, and aluminum parts and containers. Carboxylic acids, like other acids, react with cyanide salts to generate gaseous hydrogen cyanide. The reaction is slower for dry, solid carboxylic acids. Insoluble carboxylic acids react with solutions of cyanides to cause the release of gaseous hydrogen cyanide. Flammable and/or toxic gases and heat are generated by the reaction of carboxylic acids with diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and sulfides. Carboxylic acids, especially in aqueous solution, also react with sulfites, nitrites, thiosulfates (to give H2S and SO3), dithionites (SO2), to generate flammable and/or toxic gases and heat. Their reaction with carbonates and bicarbonates generates a harmless gas (carbon dioxide) but still heat. Like other organic compounds, carboxylic acids can be oxidized by strong oxidizing agents and reduced by strong reducing agents. These reactions generate heat. A wide variety of products is possible. Like other acids, carboxylic acids may initiate polymerization reactionslike other acids, they often catalyze (increase the rate of) chemical reactions.
Air and Water ReactionsInsoluble in water.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesAcute Tox. 4 (96.6%)
Fire fightingFires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. (NTP, 1992)
First aidEYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.
Nonfire spill responseSMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: Should a spill occur while you are handling this chemical, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, then you should dampen the solid spill material with 60-70% ethanol and transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with 60-70% ethanol to pick up any remaining material. Seal the absorbent paper, and any of your clothes, which may be contaminated, in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with 60-70% ethanol followed by washing with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is stored, weighed and diluted, wear an approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. (NTP, 1992)
Personal protective equipment (PPE)dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Water hazard class (WGK)3
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
RTECS numberDG6650000
Customs code29163900
Risk statements (R)22-36/37/38
Signal wordWarning
GHS pictogramGHS07
Hazard symbolsXn,Xi
hazard_noteIrritant
Safety statements (S)26-36-37/39-22
Storage class11 - Combustible Solids
Target organsRespiratory system
GHS hazard statementsH302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard classAcute Tox. 4 OralEye Irrit. 2Skin Irrit. 2STOT SE 3
GHS precautionary statementsP261-P264-P270-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338

Applications & Uses

Uses

2,4-Dichlorobenzoic Acid is a di-halogenated benzoic acid derivative and an intermediate in the synthesis of spirodiclofen (S682990), a tetronic acid acaricide fungicide used in controlling red mites.

Uses

2,4-Dichlorobenzoic acid is used as reagent during the synthesis of pyrimido[2,1:2,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]quinoxaline derivatives. It is also used as starting reagent during the synthesis of 1-(substituted)-1,4-dihydro-6-nitro-4-oxo-7-(sub-secondary amino)-quinoline-3-carboxylic acids.

General Description

White to slightly yellowish powder.