Description

2-Chloro-5-Cyanobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile and high-purity organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both an electron-withdrawing cyano group and an ester moiety, which makes it a critical intermediate in the development of complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with a benzoic acid ester core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating specialized organic electronic materials and dyes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional monomers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocycles and fine chemicals.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-5-Cyanobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	914106-36-8
Molecular Formula	C9H6ClNO2
Molecular Weight	195.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Chloro-5-cyanobenzoate; 2-Chloro-5-cyanobenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-5-cyano-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-chloro-5-cyanobenzoate; 5-Cyano-2-chlorobenzoic acid methyl ester; 2-Chloro-5-cyanobenzoate methyl ester; Methyl 5-cyano-2-chlorobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-5-Cyanobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound 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
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (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.