Description

Methyl 4-(Chloromethyl)Benzoate is a versatile organic building block and key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in the bifunctional reactivity of the chloromethyl and ester groups, enabling its use in the construction of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require a reliable, high-purity precursor for custom synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing benzyl or aryl acetic acid derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the benzoate scaffold is required.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal monomers.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, resins, and dendrimers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and hydrolysis reactions to create diverse chemical libraries.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the manufacture of complex organic dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-(Chloromethyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	34040-64-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9ClO2
Molecular Weight	184.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl p-(Chloromethyl)benzoate; 4-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 4-(chloromethyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-chloromethylbenzoate; p-(Chloromethyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (4-chloromethyl)benzoate; Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate (common misnomer, verify context)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-(Chloromethyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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