Description

2-Chloro-6-(Methoxymethoxy)Benzoic Acid is a high-value benzoic acid derivative featuring a chloro and a methoxymethoxy substituent, making it a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries who require high-purity, structurally defined intermediates for API development and other specialty applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules with complex aromatic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its specific substitution pattern is advantageous.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel organic compounds for electronic materials, liquid crystals, or polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A key reagent for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences industry.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in medicinal chemistry and synthetic organic chemistry research for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-(Methoxymethoxy)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1253188-17-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9ClO4
Molecular Weight	216.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-(methoxymethoxy)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-6-(methoxymethoxy)-; 6-(Methoxymethoxy)-2-chlorobenzoic acid; 2-Chloro-6-MOM-benzoic acid; MOM-protected 2-chlorosalicylic acid derivative; 2-Chloro-6-(methoxymethoxy)benzoate; (2-Chloro-6-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl)formic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-(Methoxymethoxy)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and specification compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.