Description

Methyl 2,4-Dichloro-3-Fluorobenzoate is a high-purity fluorinated benzoate ester, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of halogen substituents, which enable selective functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to build active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing fluorinated and chlorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the halogen pattern contributes to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions to introduce the 2,4-dichloro-3-fluorobenzoate moiety.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry in exploring new reaction pathways and optimizing synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,4-Dichloro-3-Fluorobenzoate
CAS No.	1804514-49-5
Molecular Formula	C8H5Cl2FO2
Molecular Weight	223.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dichloro-3-fluorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2,4-dichloro-3-fluorobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2,4-dichloro-3-fluoro-, methyl ester; 3-Fluoro-2,4-dichlorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-fluoro-2,4-dichlorobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2,4-Dichloro-3-Fluorobenzoate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

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
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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