Description

2-Chloro-4-Methoxy-5-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable aromatic ester derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized nitro- and methoxy-substituted dyes.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Versatile substrate for nucleophilic substitution, reduction, and hydrolysis reactions in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-Methoxy-5-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	90537-46-5
Molecular Formula	C9H8ClNO5
Molecular Weight	245.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Chloro-4-methoxy-5-nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-4-methoxy-5-nitro-, methyl ester; 2-Chloro-4-methoxy-5-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-chloro-4-methoxy-5-nitrobenzoate; 90537-46-5; Methyl (2-chloro-4-methoxy-5-nitro)benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Chloro-4-Methoxy-5-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent in-process controls and final batch testing. Quality is verified against established internal specifications using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to light, air, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

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.