Description

(2-Chloro-5-Methylphenyl)Acetic Acid is a versatile halogenated aromatic acetic acid derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic backbone that enables the construction of complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its chlorinated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Chloro-5-Methylphenyl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	81682-39-5
Molecular Formula	C9H9ClO2
Molecular Weight	184.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Chloro-5-methylphenyl)acetic acid; (2-Chloro-5-methylphenyl)ethanoic acid; o-Chloro-p-tolylacetic acid; 2-Chloro-5-methylbenzeneacetic acid; 2-Chloro-5-methylphenylacetic acid; 81682-39-5; NSC 405124; CCRIS 9386
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Chloro-5-Methylphenyl)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.