Description

3-Chlorophenylacetic Acid is a versatile chlorinated aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive phenylacetic acid scaffold with a chlorine substituent, enabling precise molecular modifications for creating high-value intermediates. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and novel therapeutic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the bioactivity of the chlorophenyl moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Fine Chemical & Dye Intermediate: Employed in the production of complex dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Peptide Mimetics & Biochemistry Research: Useful in medicinal chemistry for creating peptide analogs and probing structure-activity relationships.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or modifier for introducing specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Chlorophenylacetic Acid
CAS No.	1878-65-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight	170.59 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Chlorophenyl)acetic Acid; 3-Chlorobenzeneacetic Acid; m-Chlorophenylacetic Acid; 2-(3-Chlorophenyl)acetic Acid; 3-Chloro-α-toluic Acid; 3-CPA; NSC 403697; BRN 2049283
EINECS	217-522-0

Quality Control

Our 3-Chlorophenylacetic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for manufacturing, ensuring reliability for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly closed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	92°C - 96°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.