Description

Ammonium 4-Chloro-2-Methylphenoxyacetate is the ammonium salt of a chlorinated phenoxyacetic acid derivative, a compound of significant interest in specialized chemical synthesis. This product matters for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and its utility in formulating selective chemical agents. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for research and production purposes.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its phenoxyacetic acid structure.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Research & Development: Used in chemical research for studying structure-activity relationships and developing new compounds with biological activity.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where its specific aromatic structure is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium 4-Chloro-2-Methylphenoxyacetate
CAS No.	19480-39-8
Molecular Formula	C9H10ClNO3
Molecular Weight	215.63 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetate; 4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid ammonium salt; MCPA-ammonium; Ammonium MCPA; (4-Chloro-o-tolyloxy)acetic acid ammonium salt; Ammonium 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetate; Ammonium 4-chloro-o-tolyloxyacetate
EINECS	243-098-5

Quality Control

Our Ammonium 4-Chloro-2-Methylphenoxyacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
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.