Description

Methyl 3-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity organic building block and versatile chemical intermediate essential for advanced synthesis. Its value lies in its specific substitution pattern, which makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoate core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its nitro and chloro functional groups for further chemical transformations.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Serves as a versatile precursor in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing heterocyclic compounds and other specialty chemicals.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the development of specialized dyes and pigments due to its aromatic nitro compound structure.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of advanced polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	42087-81-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClNO4
Molecular Weight	215.59 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-2-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-chloro-2-nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-chloro-2-nitro-, methyl ester; 2-Nitro-3-chlorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-chloro-2-nitrobenzenecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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