Description

Methyl 2,5-Dichlorobenzoate is a versatile organic ester derivative of 2,5-dichlorobenzoic acid, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in its dual chlorine substituents, which provide specific reactivity and structural motifs essential for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in active ingredient synthesis and material science research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoate core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the dichlorophenyl moiety is functional.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories and pilot plants for esterification studies, cross-coupling reactions, and as a precursor for more complex carboxylic acid derivatives.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of specialized polymers and liquid crystals.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex organic colorants and photographic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,5-Dichlorobenzoate
CAS No.	68214-43-7
Molecular Formula	C8H6Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	205.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 2,5-Dichlorobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2,5-dichloro-, methyl ester; Methyl-2,5-dichlorobenzoate; 2,5-Dichloromethylbenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2,5-Dichlorobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by IR spectroscopy and purity assessment by GC/HPLC, to ensure it meets precise customer and industry specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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