Description

Methyl 2-Chlorobenzoate CAS NO 610-96-8 is a versatile organic ester compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for producing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, where the chlorobenzoate moiety is essential for introducing specific functionality. This product is primarily needed by research and development laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and industrial-scale producers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing substituted benzoate structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the 2-chlorobenzoate group is a functional component.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various organic reactions, including esterifications, cross-couplings, and as a protecting group in multi-step synthetic pathways.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Synthesis: Utilized in the controlled synthesis of certain aromatic compounds for specialty applications.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce specific aromatic ester groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 2-Chlorobenzoate
CAS No.	610-96-8
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight	170.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl o-Chlorobenzoate; o-Chlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-chlorobenzenecarboxylate; Methyl ester of 2-chlorobenzoic acid; 2-Chloromethylbenzoate
EINECS	210-241-7

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2-Chlorobenzoate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The material is characterized and verified using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.25 g/cm³

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