Description

Methyl 3-(Chloromethyl)Benzoate is a versatile and high-purity organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both an ester group and a reactive chloromethyl moiety, making it a critical intermediate in the production of complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a benzyl chloride or benzoate ester functionality.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the chloromethyl group enables further derivatization.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or intermediate for creating specialized polymers and liquid crystal materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a starting material for synthesizing more complex benzoic acid derivatives.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(Chloromethyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	34040-63-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9ClO2
Molecular Weight	184.62 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl m-(chloromethyl)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-(chloromethyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-chloromethylbenzoate; m-(Chloromethyl)methyl benzoate; 3-Carbomethoxybenzyl chloride; Methyl ester of 3-(chloromethyl)benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-(Chloromethyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the stringent requirements of our global clientele in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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