Description

Ethyl 4-(2-Chloroethyl)Benzoate is a high-purity organic ester building block featuring both a benzoate ester and a reactive chloroethyl side chain. This compound is valued for its versatility as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for creating specialized organic molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce functional benzoate groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties for specialty coatings and adhesives.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for constructing complex organic molecules in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, fragrances, and other high-value fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 4-(2-Chloroethyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	890170-93-1
Molecular Formula	C11H13ClO2
Molecular Weight	212.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl p-(2-Chloroethyl)benzoate; 4-(2-Chloroethyl)benzoic acid ethyl ester; Benzoic acid, 4-(2-chloroethyl)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-(2-chloroethyl)benzoate; 890170-93-1; p-(2-Chloroethyl)benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 4-(2-Chloroethyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products are suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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