Description

Methyl 2,3-Dichloro-4-Fluorobenzoate is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing fluorinated and chlorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dichloro-fluorobenzoate moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for developing specialty polymers and liquid crystals with unique electronic or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and other transformations to introduce functionalized benzoate groups into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,3-Dichloro-4-Fluorobenzoate
CAS No.	1214324-39-6
Molecular Formula	C8H5Cl2FO2
Molecular Weight	223.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dichloro-4-fluorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2,3-dichloro-4-fluorobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2,3-dichloro-4-fluoro-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-fluoro-2,3-dichlorobenzoate; 4-Fluoro-2,3-dichlorobenzoic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2,3-Dichloro-4-Fluorobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers' regulatory 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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
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.