Description

Calcium (4-Chloro-2-Methylphenoxy)Acetate is the calcium salt of a phenoxyacetic acid derivative, a compound of significant interest in industrial synthesis and agrochemical research. This product is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and its potential biological activity. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D facilities in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of herbicides, plant growth regulators, and other crop protection agents.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a precursor or intermediate in the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used in organic synthesis for the preparation of more complex phenoxyacetic acid derivatives and metal-organic complexes.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for studying structure-activity relationships and developing new compounds with specific biological properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium (4-Chloro-2-Methylphenoxy)Acetate
CAS No.	72731-35-2
Molecular Formula	C18H16CaCl2O8 (for the dihydrate form)
Molecular Weight	495.31 g/mol (for the dihydrate form)
Synonyms	Calcium 4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetate; Calcium MCPA Salt; MCPA-Calcium; (4-Chloro-o-tolyloxy)acetic acid calcium salt; Calcium (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)ethanoate; Calcium 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetate; Agroxone (as related salt); Rhonox (as related salt)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Calcium (4-Chloro-2-Methylphenoxy)Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details

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