Description

Methyl 2-Chloro-6-Formyl-Benzoate is a high-purity, versatile organic intermediate characterized by its reactive aldehyde and ester functional groups. This compound matters for its critical role in the synthesis of complex molecules, offering a precise building block for constructing advanced chemical architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzaldehyde scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the chloro and formyl groups enable further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic molecules for applications in OLEDs and other advanced material sciences.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: A valuable building block for contract research organizations (CROs) and custom synthesis houses developing proprietary compounds for clients.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions involving orthogonal reactive sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Chloro-6-Formyl-Benzoate
CAS No.	1086391-95-8
Molecular Formula	C9H7ClO3
Molecular Weight	198.60 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-formylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-chloro-6-formylbenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-6-formyl-, methyl ester; 6-Formyl-2-chlorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl (2-chloro-6-formyl)benzoate; 2-Chloro-6-(methoxycarbonyl)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Chloro-6-Formyl-Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is 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, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). 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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.