Description

4-Chloro-3,5-Dimethylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in its functionalized aromatic structure, which provides a versatile platform for constructing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a halogenated, multi-substituted benzoate core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its chlorinated aromatic system is beneficial.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile starting material or intermediate in organic chemistry for constructing complex molecules, including ligands and functional materials.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-3,5-Dimethylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1192547-87-7
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	198.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylbenzoate; 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethyl Methyl Benzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-3,5-dimethyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylbenzoate; 3,5-Dimethyl-4-chlorobenzoic acid methyl ester; 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-3,5-Dimethylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, impurities, and physical parameters are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

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.