Description

Methyl 3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorobenzoate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable benzoate ester derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in providing a reactive scaffold with both an amino group and halogen substituents, enabling precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoate core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dichloro and amino functionalities offer specific bioactivity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing complex azo dyes and organic pigments, leveraging the reactive amino group for coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts due to its modifiable functional groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating specialty polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Research & Development: A versatile building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorobenzoate
CAS No.	98968-66-2
Molecular Formula	C8H7Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight	220.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Amino-2,4-dichlorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-amino-2,4-dichlorobenzoate; 2,4-Dichloro-3-aminobenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 3-amino-2,4-dichloro-, methyl ester; Methyl 2,4-dichloro-3-aminobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and related substances is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.