meta-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid
Chemical compound
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meta-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid is a peroxycarboxylic acid. It is a white solid often used widely as an oxidant in organic synthesis. mCPBA is often preferred to other peroxy acids because of its relative ease of handling. mCPBA is a strong... Wikipedia
Molar mass: 172.57 g/mol
Formula: C7H5ClO3
Appearance: White powder
Hazard statements: H226, H314, H335
Melting point: 92 to 94 °C (198 to 201 °F; 365 to 367 K) decomposes
Related compounds: peroxyacetic acid; peroxybenzoic acid
Signal word: Danger