Description

2-Amino-6-Chlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized aromatic structure, which serves as a critical building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzamide or aniline-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its chlorinated aniline moiety.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: A potential building block for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in electronic displays.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in academic and industrial research to create novel ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Can be incorporated as a functional monomer to impart specific properties to specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-6-Chlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	41632-04-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	185.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Amino-6-chlorobenzoate; 6-Chloroanthranilic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-Amino-6-chlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 6-Chloro-2-aminobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-amino-6-chloro-, methyl ester; 2-Carbomethoxy-3-chloroaniline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-6-Chlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester 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 guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or when opening a new container to maintain stability and purity.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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