Description

Methyl 2-Chlorobenzoylacetate, 97 CAS NO 205985-98-4 is a high-purity organic ester compound that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive β-ketoester functionality, which makes it an essential precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This product is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing benzodiazepine or other heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the chlorobenzoyl moiety for biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Claisen condensations, Michael additions, and cyclization reactions to create complex molecular architectures.
• Research & Development: Essential reagent in medicinal chemistry and process chemistry for exploring new drug candidates and optimizing synthetic routes.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic colorants and functional materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used in the preparation of chelating ligands for metal catalysis in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Chlorobenzoylacetate, 97
CAS No.	205985-98-4
Molecular Formula	C10H9ClO3
Molecular Weight	212.63 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2-chlorobenzoyl)acetate; Acetic acid, 2-chlorobenzoyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-oxo-3-(2-chlorophenyl)propanoate; 2-Chlorobenzoylacetic acid methyl ester; 3-(2-Chlorophenyl)-3-oxopropanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-oxopropanoate; MCBA
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Chlorobenzoylacetate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure a typical purity of ≥97% and conformity with agreed specifications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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 bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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