Description

2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-Chlorophenylacetic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable aromatic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for the synthesis of complex organic molecules. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for anti-inflammatory and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A crucial substrate for fine chemical manufacturers offering bespoke synthesis services.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Used in research laboratories for methodological studies and exploring new chemical transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-Chlorophenylacetic Acid
CAS No.	1369267-68-4
Molecular Formula	C11H13ClO2
Molecular Weight	212.67 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-2,4,6-trimethylphenylacetic Acid; (3-Chloro-2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)acetic Acid; 2-(3-Chloro-2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)acetic Acid; α-(3-Chloro-2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)acetic Acid; TMCPA; TMCPAA; 1369267-68-4; 3-Chloro-2,4,6-trimethylbenzeneacetic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-Chlorophenylacetic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. All materials are characterized by modern analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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