Description

Methyl 2-Chloro-4-Fluorobenzoate is a high-purity organic ester building block of significant commercial importance. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical active ingredients and complex agrochemicals. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries where precise fluorinated and chlorinated aromatic structures are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoate core with halogen functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the 2-chloro-4-fluoro substitution pattern is biologically active.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and as a protecting group in multi-step synthetic routes within R&D laboratories.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the manufacture of specialized fluorinated dyes and high-performance pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Chloro-4-Fluorobenzoate
CAS No.	85953-29-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClFO2
Molecular Weight	188.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-fluorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-chloro-4-fluorobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-4-fluoro-, methyl ester; 2-Chloro-4-fluorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl o-chloro-p-fluorobenzoate; 85953-29-3; Methyl 2-chloro-4-fluorobenzoate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Chloro-4-Fluorobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with your specifications.

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. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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