Description

Ethyl 5-Chloro-4-Fluoro-2-Methoxybenzoate is a high-purity benzoate ester derivative, specifically functionalized with chloro, fluoro, and methoxy substituents. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and advanced building block in organic synthesis, valued for its precise molecular architecture. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoate core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the chloro-fluoro-methoxy pattern confers specific bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in research for creating fluorinated aromatic compounds essential in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile starting material or coupling partner in cross-coupling reactions and ester transformations.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-Chloro-4-Fluoro-2-Methoxybenzoate
CAS No.	1823344-14-4
Molecular Formula	C10H10ClFO3
Molecular Weight	232.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-4-fluoro-2-methoxy-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-chloro-4-fluoro-2-methoxybenzoate; 5-Chloro-4-fluoro-2-methoxybenzoic acid ethyl ester; 2-Methoxy-5-chloro-4-fluorobenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-chloro-4-fluoro-o-anisate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Chloro-4-Fluoro-2-Methoxybenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications in GMP-aligned synthesis where traceability and documentation are paramount.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.