Description

Ethyl 2,5-Dichlorobenzoate is a versatile organic ester derivative of 2,5-dichlorobenzoic acid, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in providing a reactive ethyl ester moiety and a halogenated aromatic structure, enabling precise molecular construction for high-value compounds. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoate framework.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the dichlorophenyl group imparts biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor for further transformations, including hydrolysis to the acid, reduction to the alcohol, or cross-coupling reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or intermediate for creating specialized polymers and liquid crystal materials with specific dielectric and optical properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments, leveraging its aromatic halogen substituents for color and stability modification.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2,5-Dichlorobenzoate
CAS No.	35112-27-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	219.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2,5-Dichlorobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2,5-dichloro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2,5-dichlorobenzenecarboxylate; NSC 404087; Ethyl o,p-dichlorobenzoate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2,5-Dichlorobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and GC for residual solvents, to ensure it meets exacting standards for use in sensitive synthesis applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and specification compliance is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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