Description

Methyl 2,5-Dichloro-3-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity, multi-functional organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its versatile aromatic structure, which serves as a key building block for constructing more complex molecules in research and industrial applications. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with halogenated aromatic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its nitro and chloro functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for synthesizing complex organic molecules in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the manufacture of specialized dyes and pigments, where its nitrobenzene core contributes to color properties.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of novel polymers and advanced materials requiring specific aromatic monomers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,5-Dichloro-3-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	34408-25-8
Molecular Formula	C8H5Cl2NO4
Molecular Weight	250.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 2,5-dichloro-3-nitro-, methyl ester; Methyl 2,5-dichloro-3-nitrobenzoate; 2,5-Dichloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-nitro-2,5-dichlorobenzoate; 34408-25-8; Methyl ester of 2,5-dichloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2,5-Dichloro-3-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, to meet exacting customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light to maintain stability.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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