Description

2-Chloro-6-Fluoro-3-Methoxybenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic carboxylic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile building block in modern organic synthesis. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where its unique halogenated methoxybenzoic acid structure enables the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery and development programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogen-substituted aromatic core.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex organic molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for introducing the 2-chloro-6-fluoro-3-methoxybenzoic moiety into more complex molecular architectures via coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments requiring halogenated benzoic acid derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Fluoro-3-Methoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	886499-40-7
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClFO3
Molecular Weight	204.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-fluoro-3-methoxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-6-fluoro-3-methoxy-; 3-Methoxy-2-chloro-6-fluorobenzoic acid; 886499-40-7; 2-Chloro-6-fluoro-m-anisic acid; 6-Fluoro-2-chloro-3-methoxybenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-Fluoro-3-Methoxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for sensitive applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment 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 strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. The product is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

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	≤ 10 ppm
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 1.5%

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