Description

Methyl 3,6-Dichloro-2-Nitrobenzoate is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its specific substitution pattern, which makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules in research and industrial applications. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors for the development of active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated nitroaromatic structure.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in molecules requiring a substituted benzoate framework.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for constructing complex heterocycles and other specialty organic compounds.
• Dyestuff & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and colorants due to its nitro and ester functional groups.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of advanced polymers and liquid crystals where specific aromatic monomers are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3,6-Dichloro-2-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	40188-83-8
Molecular Formula	C8H5Cl2NO4
Molecular Weight	250.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3,6-Dichloro-2-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3,6-dichloro-2-nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3,6-dichloro-2-nitro-, methyl ester; 2-Nitro-3,6-dichlorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-nitro-3,6-dichlorobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3,6-Dichloro-2-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, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against stringent internal specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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