Description

Methyl 3-Chlorobenzoate is a versatile organic ester compound widely used as a key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in providing a reactive methyl ester and a chloro-substituted aromatic ring, enabling precise chemical transformations. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing chlorobenzoyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the 3-chlorobenzoate structure is a key component.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or precursor for advanced materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and high-performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for esterification studies, cross-coupling reactions, and as a starting material for preparing more complex carboxylic acid derivatives.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments that require chlorinated aromatic esters.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as an intermediate for synthesizing certain aromatic compounds used in specialty fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Chlorobenzoate
CAS No.	2905-65-9
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight	170.59 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl m-Chlorobenzoate; m-Chlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 3-chloro-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-chlorobenzenecarboxylate; 3-Chlorobenzenecarboxylic acid methyl ester; NSC 404083
EINECS	220-824-8

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Chlorobenzoate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer standard grades suitable for industrial and research applications, with typical purity levels exceeding 98% (by GC/HPLC). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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