The molecule is a monohydroxybenzoic acid that is 2-hydroxybenzoic acid (salicylic acid) in which the hydrogen at position 5 is replaced by chlorine. It is a chlorobenzoic acid, a monohydroxybenzoic acid and a member of monochlorobenzenes. It derives from a benzoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 5-chlorosalicylate.
5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid