Description

Ethyl 3,6-Dichloro-2-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity benzoate ester derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a versatile and reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those with halogenated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Precursor for developing herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the dichloro and methyl substituents for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D, used in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and further functional group transformations.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive in the synthesis of specialized polymers and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used for analytical method development, calibration, and quality control in manufacturing environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3,6-Dichloro-2-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	1616289-30-5
Molecular Formula	C10H10Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	233.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3,6-dichloro-o-toluate; 2-Methyl-3,6-dichlorobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 3,6-dichloro-2-methyl-, ethyl ester; 3,6-Dichloro-2-methylbenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3,6-dichloro-2-methylbenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3,6-Dichloro-2-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with every 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to 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%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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