Description

Methyl 5-Chloro-2,2-Dimethyl-2,3-Dihydrobenzofuran-7-Carboxylate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable benzofuran derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides with the benzofuran core structure.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in research laboratories for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks via coupling reactions, cyclizations, or functional group transformations.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or precursor for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical and chemical analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Chloro-2,2-Dimethyl-2,3-Dihydrobenzofuran-7-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1234844-87-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₃ClO₃
Molecular Weight	240.68 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-7-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-chloro-2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-7-benzofurancarboxylate; 7-Methoxycarbonyl-5-chloro-2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran; 1234844-87-1; 5-Chloro-2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-7-benzofurancarboxylic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 5-Chloro-2,2-Dimethyl-2,3-Dihydrobenzofuran-7-Carboxylate adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is fully characterized and tested against comprehensive specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong alkalis and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

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% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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