Description

2,3-Dichloroanisole (CAS No. 1984-59-4) is a high-purity chlorinated aromatic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₆Cl₂O and IUPAC name 1,2-dichloro-3-methoxybenzene. This specialty chemical is widely utilized in organic synthesis, agrochemical research, and pharmaceutical development due to its reactive dichloro and methoxy functional groups. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (GC) and is supplied in sealed, light-resistant containers to maintain stability. Ideal as a building block for heterocyclic compounds, 2,3-Dichloroanisole exhibits excellent solubility in common organic solvents like ethanol, acetone, and dichloromethane. Available in research quantities from 100mg to 10kg batches, with optional custom purity and packaging configurations.

Properties

• CAS Number: 1984-59-4
• Complexity: 108
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-dichloro-3-methoxy-benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6Cl2O/c1-10-6-4-2-3-5(8)7(6)9/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI Key: HFEASCCDHUVYKU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 175.9795702
• Molecular Formula: C7H6Cl2O
• Molecular Weight: 177.02
• SMILES: COC1=C(C(=CC=C1)Cl)Cl
• Topological: 9.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 175.9795702
• Synonyms: 2,3-Dichloroanisole, 1984-59-4, 1,2-Dichloro-3-methoxybenzene, Benzene, 1,2-dichloro-3-methoxy-, EINECS 217-853-1, DTXSID1062095, DTXCID7036169, 217-853-1, 2,3-Dichloromethoxybenzene, MFCD00000545, Anisole, 2,3-dichloro-, 1,2-Dichloro-3-methoxy-benzene, dichloroanisol, 2,3-dichloro-anisol, 2,3-dichloro anisole, PTV27TW69Q, SCHEMBL78713, SCHEMBL221144, SCHEMBL315903, SCHEMBL2282004, SCHEMBL2350414, SCHEMBL13322150, 2,3-Dichloroanisole, >=97%, BCP22747, AKOS015888776, BCP9000071, FD34582, s11975, AS-18886, PD055606, SY036391, DB-030760, CS-0030735, D2306, NS00026461, ST50406725, EN300-6472620, 1,2-Dichloro-3-methoxybenzene pound>>Benzene, 1,2-dichloro-3-methoxy-, InChI=1/C7H6Cl2O/c1-10-6-4-2-3-5(8)7(6)9/h2-4H,1H

Application

2,3-Dichloroanisole serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals, particularly for crop protection agents. Researchers employ this compound in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex aromatic systems. In pharmaceutical development, it functions as a precursor for antimicrobial and antifungal agents. The compound’s electron-withdrawing chlorine atoms make it valuable for studying structure-activity relationships in medicinal chemistry.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302+H312 (20%): Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal]
• H302 (60%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (60%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (60%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H332 (20%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H335 (60%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H412 (20%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (60%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (60%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (60%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (20%)
• STOT SE 3 (60%)
• Aquatic Chronic 3 (20%)

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