Description

Methyl 4-Chloro-2-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable benzoate ester derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a multifunctional aromatic scaffold with reactive handles for further chemical transformations, enabling the development of complex molecules. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly in the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing substituted benzoate or nitroaromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules via reactions at the ester, chloro, or nitro functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized nitroaromatic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Chloro-2-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	190367-56-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8ClNO4
Molecular Weight	229.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-2-methyl-5-nitro-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-chloro-2-methyl-5-nitrobenzoate; 4-Chloro-2-methyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; 2-Methyl-4-chloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-nitro-4-chloro-o-toluate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Chloro-2-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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