Description

2,6-Dichlorprop-Methyl Ester is a specialized chlorinated organic ester compound with the CAS registry number 588678-04-0. This high-purity intermediate is valued for its precise chemical structure, which is critical for synthesizing advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceutical active ingredients. It is an essential building block for research and production chemists in the crop protection and fine chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for complex synthesis pathways.

Application

• Key Intermediate in Herbicide Synthesis: Primarily used in the manufacturing of advanced phenoxypropionic acid-based herbicides for selective weed control.
• Agrochemical Research & Development: Serves as a critical precursor in R&D for developing new crop protection agents with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and specialty chemical applications.
• Chemical Standard & Reference Material: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and regulatory testing in agrochemical production.
• Process Chemistry: Utilized in scale-up and optimization studies for industrial chemical manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dichlorprop-Methyl Ester
CAS No.	588678-04-0
Molecular Formula	C10H10Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	233.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,6-dichloropropionate; 2,6-Dichloropropionic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 2,6-Dichloropropanoate; 2,6-Dichloro-2-methylpropanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Dichlorprop-methyl; Propanoic acid, 2,6-dichloro-, methyl ester; CAS 588678-04-0
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dichlorprop-Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC/HPLC and NMR to confirm identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical specifications is provided with every shipment to support 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 at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.25 - 1.35

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