Description

Ethyl 4-Chloro-2-Fluorophenylacetate is a high-purity organic ester building block of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate, enabling the construction of complex molecules with precise halogen substitution patterns. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a fluorinated and chlorinated phenylacetic acid backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the specific halogen pattern influences biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic electronic materials due to its stable aromatic ester structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, ester hydrolysis, and other transformations to introduce the 4-chloro-2-fluorophenyl moiety into target molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Chloro-2-Fluorophenylacetate
CAS No.	188424-98-8
Molecular Formula	C10H10ClFO2
Molecular Weight	216.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (4-Chloro-2-fluorophenyl)acetate; 2-Fluoro-4-chlorophenylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; 4-Chloro-2-fluorobenzeneacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Acetic Acid, (4-Chloro-2-fluorophenyl)-, Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Chloro-2-fluorobenzeneacetate; (4-Chloro-2-fluorophenyl)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Chloro-2-Fluorophenylacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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