2-Chloroethyl 4-nitrobenzoate

Abstract

The title compound, C9H8ClNO4, crystallizes with two molecules in the asymmetric unit. In each molecule, the carboxylate group is nearly coplanar with the benzene ring, forming dihedral angles of 2.4 (1) and 4.9 (1)°. In the crystal, molecules are linked through weak C—H...O and C—H...Cl hydrogen bonds. A short O...N contact of 2.7660 (19) Å occurs between the nitro groups of adjacent molecules.