Description

3-Chloro-2-Methoxyanisole is a versatile aromatic ether and methoxy-substituted anisole derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a reactive halogen site and protected phenolic moiety, enabling precise molecular construction for high-value compounds. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in heterocyclic chemistry and receptor-targeted molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where specific substitution patterns are required.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers with tailored properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring the 3-chloro-2-methoxyphenyl motif.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions, etherification, and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-2-Methoxyanisole
CAS No.	3260-88-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9ClO2
Molecular Weight	172.61 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-2,3-dimethoxybenzene; 2,3-Dimethoxychlorobenzene; 3-Chloro-1,2-dimethoxybenzene; 3-Chloroveratrole; 2,3-Dimethoxy-1-chlorobenzene; Veratrole, 3-chloro-; Benzene, 1-chloro-2,3-dimethoxy-
EINECS	221-874-8

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Chloro-2-Methoxyanisole is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and customer-specific requirements. Comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, is performed to verify identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.20 - 1.25 g/cm³

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