Description

Methyl 3,5-Dichloro-4-Fluorobenzoate is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound is valued for its precise molecular structure, which enables the controlled introduction of halogen and fluorinated motifs into complex target molecules. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing halogenated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the difluoro-chloro benzoate moiety is required.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for developing specialty polymers and liquid crystals with specific electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions in complex molecule construction.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3,5-Dichloro-4-Fluorobenzoate
CAS No.	1214375-18-4
Molecular Formula	C8H5Cl2FO2
Molecular Weight	223.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3,5-dichloro-4-fluorobenzoate; 3,5-Dichloro-4-fluorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 3,5-dichloro-4-fluoro-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-fluoro-3,5-dichlorobenzoate; 4-Fluoro-3,5-dichlorobenzoic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3,5-Dichloro-4-Fluorobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.