Description

2,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile chlorinated aromatic ester with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in providing a functionalized benzoate scaffold for constructing more complex molecules in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research and production purposes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoate moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile precursor for further functional group transformations, including hydrolysis, reduction, and cross-coupling reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: A potential intermediate in the creation of liquid crystal compounds and advanced organic materials.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1242336-94-2
Molecular Formula	C9H8Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	219.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,5-dichlorobenzoate; 2,5-Dichlorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 2,5-dichloro-, methyl ester; Methyl 2,5-dichlorobenzenecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for use as a fine chemical intermediate. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

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%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%

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