Description

2,5-Dichloro-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is a versatile chlorinated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides a reactive site for further functionalization while offering steric and electronic properties useful for modulating the characteristics of final compounds. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoic acid core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the dichloro-methyl substitution pattern is beneficial.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor for creating more complex molecules via reactions at the carboxylic acid group or through further modification of the aromatic ring.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential use in the design of specialized ligands for metal catalysis or in materials science research.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Intermediate: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments that incorporate halogenated aromatic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dichloro-4-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	21460-88-8
Molecular Formula	C8H6Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	205.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2,5-dichlorobenzoic Acid; 2,5-Dichloro-p-toluic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,5-dichloro-4-methyl-; 2,5-Dichloro-4-methylbenzoic acid; 2,5-Dichloro-4-toluic acid
EINECS	244-411-9

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dichloro-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use in research and regulated synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	168°C - 172°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.