Description
Ethyl 2,6-dichlorobenzoate (CAS No. 81055-73-4) is a high-purity organic ester compound with the molecular formula C9H8Cl2O2. This versatile chemical is widely utilized in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical research, and specialty material development. The compound features a benzoate core structure with two chlorine substituents at the 2- and 6-positions, offering unique reactivity for nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions. Our product is rigorously tested to meet the highest standards of purity and consistency, making it ideal for advanced research applications. Available in various quantities with detailed analytical certificates (including GC/MS, HPLC, and NMR data) to ensure reproducibility in your experiments.
Properties
- CAS Number: 81055-73-4
- Complexity: 174
- IUPAC Name: ethyl 2,6-dichlorobenzoate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8Cl2O2/c1-2-13-9(12)8-6(10)4-3-5-7(8)11/h3-5H,2H2,1H3
- InChI Key: HAFAMHIZRCDTSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 217.9901349
- Molecular Formula: C9H8Cl2O2
- Molecular Weight: 219.06
- SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=C(C=CC=C1Cl)Cl
- Topological: 26.3
- Monoisotopic Mass: 217.9901349
- Synonyms: ethyl 2,6-dichlorobenzoate, 81055-73-4, Benzoic acid, 2,6-dichloro-, ethyl ester, DTXSID50372062, DTXCID10323095, 676-829-2, MFCD01313702, SCHEMBL8493097, STR08820, AKOS008947835, s10899, DB-360369, CS-0455870, ST50407515
Application
Ethyl 2,6-dichlorobenzoate serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and antifungal agents. In agrochemical research, it’s employed as a precursor for herbicides and plant growth regulators. The compound’s dichlorinated aromatic structure makes it valuable for studying electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions in organic chemistry.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
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