Description

Ethyl 2-(2,6-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetate is a specialized organic ester compound that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, featuring a dichlorophenoxy moiety, which makes it a versatile building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules. This product is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors for developing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging the phenoxyacetic acid backbone.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a building block in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a halogenated aromatic ether structure.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a valuable reagent in organic chemistry research for studying esterification reactions and nucleophilic substitution pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and other performance materials where specific chlorinated aromatic groups are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-(2,6-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetate
CAS No.	40311-72-6
Molecular Formula	C10H10Cl2O3
Molecular Weight	249.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (2,6-dichlorophenoxy)acetate; Acetic acid, 2-(2,6-dichlorophenoxy)-, ethyl ester; 2,6-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2,6-dichlorophenoxyacetate; Ethyl dichlorophenoxyacetate; NSC 163063; Ethyl O-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)glycolate
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Quality Control

Our production of Ethyl 2-(2,6-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and quantify impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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