Description

2-Chloro-6-Formyl-Benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, versatile aromatic ester building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a formyl and an ester group on a chlorinated benzene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as heterocyclic synthesis and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drug discovery and development programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde and ester functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and multi-step synthetic sequences in fine chemical production.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its aromatic core and functional handles.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized dyes and organic pigments where the chloro and formyl groups allow for further chemical modifications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Formyl-Benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	1049677-64-6
Molecular Formula	C10H9ClO3
Molecular Weight	212.63 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Chloro-6-formylbenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-6-formyl-, ethyl ester; 2-Chloro-6-(ethoxycarbonyl)benzaldehyde; 6-Carbethoxy-2-chlorobenzaldehyde; 2-Chloro-6-carbethoxybenzaldehyde; Ethyl 6-formyl-2-chlorobenzoate; 1049677-64-6
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-Formyl-Benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere); it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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