Description

Methyl 4-Chloro-2-Methyl-5-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoate (Wxg01005) is a high-purity, functionalized benzoate ester derivative characterized by its chloro and methylsulfonyl substituents. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API intermediate) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those with sulfone and halogen functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of modern herbicides and pesticides.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and other transformations to introduce the benzoate core with specific substituents.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or additive in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 4-Chloro-2-Methyl-5-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoate (Wxg01005)
CAS No.	176308-95-5
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClO4S
Molecular Weight	262.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-chloro-2-methyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-2-methyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-, methyl ester; 4-Chloro-2-methyl-5-methanesulfonyl-benzoic acid methyl ester; WXG01005; Methyl 5-(methylsulfonyl)-4-chloro-2-methylbenzoate
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 4-Chloro-2-Methyl-5-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoate adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques like HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity and potency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

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). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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