Description

Ethyl 2-Chloro-5-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in providing a versatile and reactive aromatic building block for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for API synthesis and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing substituted benzoate motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Organic Synthesis & Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for introducing the 2-chloro-5-methylbenzoate group into target molecules via esterification or cross-coupling reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the manufacture of specialized dyes and organic pigments where specific substitution patterns are required.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to synthesize monomers or additives for specialty polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 2-Chloro-5-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	945262-03-3
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	198.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Chloro-5-methylbenzoate; 2-Chloro-5-methylbenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-5-methyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl o-chloro-p-toluate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Chloro-5-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request, supporting compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for industrial and research use.

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 oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

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

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