Description

2-(3-Chlorophenyl)-2-Methylpropanoic Acid is a versatile chlorinated aromatic carboxylic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in the production of advanced pharmaceutical actives and high-performance agrochemicals. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its chlorophenyl moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for advanced electronic materials requiring specific aromatic and steric properties.
• Polymer Modifier: Acts as a monomer or additive to introduce chlorine and bulky side groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Friedel-Crafts acylation analogs and other coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for dyes, pigments, and other complex aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Chlorophenyl)-2-Methylpropanoic Acid
CAS No.	64798-35-2
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	198.65 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-α,α-dimethylbenzeneacetic Acid; 2-(3-Chlorophenyl)-2-Methylpropionic Acid; 2-Methyl-2-(3-chlorophenyl)propanoic Acid; m-Chloro-α,α-dimethylphenylacetic Acid; 64798-35-2; 2-(3-Chlorophenyl)-2-Methylpropanoate; 3-Chloro-α,α-dimethylbenzenecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(3-Chlorophenyl)-2-Methylpropanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and heat sources.

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.