Description

Ethyl 4-Chloro-2-Methylbenzoate is a versatile organic ester compound, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic building block that enables the precise construction of more complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with chlorinated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the 4-chloro-2-methylbenzoate moiety is required.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex organic molecules and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 4-Chloro-2-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	15393-58-5
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	198.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Chloro-o-toluate; 4-Chloro-2-methylbenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Methyl-4-chlorobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-2-methyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-chloro-2-methylbenzenecarboxylate; o-Toluic acid, 4-chloro-, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Chloro-2-Methylbenzoate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure high purity and consistent composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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