Description

3-Chloro-2,5-Dimethylbenzoic Acid is a versatile chlorinated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides a reactive site for further functionalization while offering steric and electronic control. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific receptor sites where the chloromethyl benzoate scaffold is active.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides and fungicides, where its structure contributes to the biological activity and stability of the final product.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers due to its aromatic and carboxylic acid functionality.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: A valuable scaffold for contract research organizations (CROs) and fine chemical manufacturers producing bespoke compounds for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-2,5-Dimethylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	60772-69-2
Molecular Formula	C9H9ClO2
Molecular Weight	184.62 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-2,5-dimethylbenzoic acid; 2,5-Dimethyl-3-chlorobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-chloro-2,5-dimethyl-; 3-Chloro-2,5-dimethyl-benzoic acid; 3-Chloro-2,5-dimethylbenzoic acid (CAS 60772-69-2)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 3-Chloro-2,5-Dimethylbenzoic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements for research and scale-up applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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, 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.