The molecule is a derivative of p-salicylic acid with chloro- substituents at C-3 and C-5 of the benzene ring. It is a monohydroxybenzoic acid and a dichlorobenzene. It derives from a benzoic acid and a 4-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3,5-dichloro-4-hydroxybenzoate.
3,5-dichloro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid