Description

Ethyl 2,3-Dichloro Benzoate is a versatile halogenated aromatic ester, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a crucial intermediate in the production of high-value agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its dichloro-substituted benzoate structure provides a reactive handle for further functionalization. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the reactivity of the chloro substituents.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in molecules requiring a substituted benzoate moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Used in the development of specialty monomers and intermediates for advanced materials like liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and high-performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various coupling reactions and as a starting material for generating more complex heterocyclic and aromatic compounds in research laboratories.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments, where the chlorine atoms influence color and stability properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2,3-Dichloro Benzoate
CAS No.	31273-66-2
Molecular Formula	C9H8Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	219.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2,3-dichlorobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2,3-dichloro-, ethyl ester; 2,3-Dichlorobenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2,3-dichlorobenzenecarboxylate; NSC 163083; Ethyl o,m-dichlorobenzoate; 2,3-DCBA ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2,3-Dichloro Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research partners. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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 bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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