Showing chemical card for 3-chlorobenzoate (CFc000283633)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:05 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283633
Molecule Identification
Common Name
3-chlorobenzoate
Definition
3-chlorobenzoate, also known as M-chlorobenzoic acid or mcl-benzoate anion, is a member of the class of compounds known as halobenzoic acids. Halobenzoic acids are benzoic acids carrying a halogen atom on the benzene ring. 3-chlorobenzoate is slightly soluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 3-chlorobenzoate can be found in a number of food items such as turmeric, jicama, lemon balm, and turnip, which makes 3-chlorobenzoate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. Chlorobenzoic acid may refer to: 2-Chlorobenzoic acid 3-Chlorobenzoic acid 4-Chlorobenzoic acid .
