Description

Ethyl 2-Chloro-5-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable benzoate ester derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile organic building block for complex molecule synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-inflammatory agents, and antimicrobials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the chloro-fluoro-methyl substituted benzene core.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying cross-coupling reactions, esterification processes, and as a ligand precursor in catalyst design.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where specific halogenated aromatic structures are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Chloro-5-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	1807207-97-1
Molecular Formula	C10H10ClFO2
Molecular Weight	216.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Chloro-5-fluoro-3-methylbenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-, ethyl ester; 2-Chloro-5-fluoro-3-methylbenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-chloro-5-fluoro-m-toluate; 1807207-97-1; CAS 1807207-97-1
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Chloro-5-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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 oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.