Description

3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile chlorinated aromatic ester that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients and high-performance agrochemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with chlorinated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dichlorobenzene moiety is required for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile starting material or intermediate in complex organic reactions, including cross-coupling and esterification/transesterification processes.
• Ligand and Complex Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands for catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers and advanced organic materials with specific electronic or structural properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	2905-67-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	205.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3,5-Dichlorobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3,5-dichloro-, methyl ester; 3,5-Dichlorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3,5-dichlorobenzoate; 3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid, Methyl Ester; 2905-67-1; Methyl m,p-dichlorobenzoate
EINECS	220-829-4

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	95°C - 99°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
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.