Description

Ethyl 2-Chloro-6-Fluoro-Benzoat is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester building block of significant synthetic utility. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in the development of advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical active ingredients. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the fine chemical and life science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the chloro-fluoro substitution pattern confers specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of fluorinated aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce functionalized benzoate motifs.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new chemical entities in medicinal chemistry programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Chloro-6-Fluoro-Benzoat
CAS No.	773134-56-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8ClFO2
Molecular Weight	202.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Chloro-6-fluorobenzoate; 2-Chloro-6-fluorobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-6-fluoro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-Chloro-6-Fluorobenzoate; 773134-56-8; Ethyl O-Chloro-M-Fluorobenzoate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Chloro-6-Fluoro-Benzoat is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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