Description

4-Acetyl-3-Chlorobenzoic Acid is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an acetyl and a carboxylic acid group on a chlorinated benzene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the chlorobenzoyl moiety is essential for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers due to its rigid, functionalized aromatic core.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for synthesizing complex dyes and organic pigments, leveraging its ability to undergo further condensation and coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Acetyl-3-Chlorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	57542-72-0
Molecular Formula	C9H7ClO3
Molecular Weight	198.60 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-4-acetylbenzoic acid; 4-Acetyl-3-chlorobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-acetyl-3-chloro-; 3-Chloro-4-acetylbenzoic acid; 57542-72-0; 4-Acetyl-3-chloro-benzoic acid; 4-Acetyl-3-chloro-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Acetyl-3-Chlorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

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.