Description

2,3-Dichloro-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is a halogenated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring strategically placed chlorine and methyl substituents, makes it a critical building block for constructing more complex molecules in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its halogenated aromatic core is integral to biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, including ligands for catalysts and specialty polymers.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of advanced polymers and liquid crystals with specific electronic or structural properties.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Intermediate: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments that benefit from its stable, substituted aromatic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dichloro-4-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1254073-62-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	205.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2,3-dichlorobenzoic Acid; 2,3-Dichloro-p-toluic Acid; 2,3-Dichloro-4-methylbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2,3-dichloro-4-methyl-; 2,3-Dichloro-4-toluic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dichloro-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with each lot accompanied by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) that includes results for identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our standard grade meets typical research and industrial synthesis requirements, and we are committed to supporting customer-specific purity specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details

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