Description

4-(Trichloromethyl)Benzoic Acid 2-Chloroethyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound featuring both trichloromethyl and chloroethyl functional groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable chemical intermediate and building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced research and industrial manufacturing. It is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for process development and custom synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive halogen groups.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, including ligands and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research: Utilized as a standard or reagent in methodological studies involving esterification, halogenation, and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science: Investigated for potential use in modifying polymer properties or creating novel functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Trichloromethyl)Benzoic Acid 2-Chloroethyl Ester
CAS No.	63980-12-1
Molecular Formula	C10H8Cl4O2
Molecular Weight	306.98 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloroethyl 4-(Trichloromethyl)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-(trichloromethyl)-, 2-chloroethyl ester; 4-(Trichloromethyl)benzoyl chloride 2-chloroethyl ester (common misnomer); α,α,α-Trichloro-p-toluic acid 2-chloroethyl ester; 2-Chloroethyl α,α,α-trichloro-p-toluate; p-(Trichloromethyl)benzoic acid 2-chloroethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(Trichloromethyl)Benzoic Acid 2-Chloroethyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and GC/MS or NMR for identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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