m-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid
IUPAC: 3-chlorobenzenecarboperoxoic acid
| Formula / Notation | C7H5ClO3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 937-14-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.56 |
| Appearance | This solid peroxide is sensitive to heat. Storage of this material must be done so with stringent temperature control measures. Its explosion hazard is also mitigated by mixing the peroxide in a so... |
| Also Known As | 3-chlorobenzenecarboperoxoic acid; 3-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid; 937-14-4; 3-Chloroperbenzoic acid; M-Chloroperbenzoic acid; MCPBA; 3-Chlorobenzenecarboperoxoic acid; m-CPBA; Benzenecarboperoxoic acid, 3-chloro-; m-Chlorobenzoyl hydroperoxide |
| Category | Laboratory Reagents |
What is m-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid?
m-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid (C7H5ClO3) is a laboratory reagent that appears as This solid peroxide is sensitive to heat. Storage of this material must be done so with stringent temperature control measures. Its explosion hazard is also mitigated by mixing the peroxide in a so.... It has a molecular weight of 172.56 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-chlorobenzenecarboperoxoic acid.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 3-chlorobenzenecarboperoxoic acid
Other Names / Synonyms: 3-chlorobenzenecarboperoxoic acid; 3-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid; 937-14-4; 3-Chloroperbenzoic acid; M-Chloroperbenzoic acid; MCPBA; 3-Chlorobenzenecarboperoxoic acid; m-CPBA; Benzenecarboperoxoic acid, 3-chloro-; m-Chlorobenzoyl hydroperoxide
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 172.56 |
| Appearance | This solid peroxide is sensitive to heat. Storage of this material must be done so with stringent temperature control measures. Its explosion hazard is also mitigated by mixing the peroxide in a so... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
m-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid (C7H5ClO3) is a laboratory reagent that appears as This solid peroxide is sensitive to heat. Storage of this material must be done so with stringent temperature control measures. Its explosion hazard is also mitigated by mixing the peroxide in a so.... It has a molecular weight of 172.56 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-chlorobenzenecarboperoxoic acid.
Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.
Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for m-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid is: C7H5ClO3