Description

Methyl 2,5-Dichlorobenzoylacetate is a versatile and high-purity organic ester building block, essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules with precision and reliability. This product is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzoylacetate moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dichloro-substituted aromatic ring provides specific biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile reagent for Claisen condensations and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions in research and development.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments, contributing to color fastness and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for creating specialized chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,5-Dichlorobenzoylacetate
CAS No.	56719-68-7
Molecular Formula	C10H8Cl2O3
Molecular Weight	247.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2,5-dichlorobenzoyl)acetate; Acetic acid, 2-(2,5-dichlorobenzoyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-oxo-3-(2,5-dichlorophenyl)propanoate; 2,5-Dichlorobenzoylacetic acid methyl ester; 3-(2,5-Dichlorobenzoyl)propionic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2,5-Dichlorobenzoylacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal 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	≤ 20 ppm

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