Atomfair Methyl 2,6-dichlorobenzoate C8H6Cl2O2 CAS 14920-87-7

Methyl 2,6-dichlorobenzoate (CAS No. 14920-87-7) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C8H6Cl2O2. This ester derivative of 2,6-dichlorobenzoic acid is widely utilized in synthetic organic chemistry, pharmaceutical research, and agrochemical development. Its crystalline form and well-defined structure make it an excellent intermediate for custom synthesis and derivatization. With a molecular weight of 205.04 g/mol, this compound exhibits excellent stability under standard laboratory conditions. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC/GC) and is supplied in sealed containers to maintain integrity. Ideal for researchers requiring precise reagents for cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, or as a building block for…

Description

Methyl 2,6-dichlorobenzoate (CAS No. 14920-87-7) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C8H6Cl2O2. This ester derivative of 2,6-dichlorobenzoic acid is widely utilized in synthetic organic chemistry, pharmaceutical research, and agrochemical development. Its crystalline form and well-defined structure make it an excellent intermediate for custom synthesis and derivatization. With a molecular weight of 205.04 g/mol, this compound exhibits excellent stability under standard laboratory conditions. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC/GC) and is supplied in sealed containers to maintain integrity. Ideal for researchers requiring precise reagents for cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, or as a building block for complex molecules.

Properties

  • CAS Number: 14920-87-7
  • Complexity: 162
  • IUPAC Name: methyl 2,6-dichlorobenzoate
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6Cl2O2/c1-12-8(11)7-5(9)3-2-4-6(7)10/h2-4H,1H3
  • InChI Key: HEYGSGDIWJDORA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Exact Mass: 203.9744848
  • Molecular Formula: C8H6Cl2O2
  • Molecular Weight: 205.03
  • SMILES: COC(=O)C1=C(C=CC=C1Cl)Cl
  • Topological: 26.3
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 203.9744848
  • Synonyms: Methyl 2,6-dichlorobenzoate, 14920-87-7, Benzoic acid, 2,6-dichloro-, methyl ester, 2,6-Dichlorobenzoic acid methyl ester, MFCD01313701, Benzoic acid,2,6-dichloro-, methyl ester, methyl-2,6-dichloro benzoate, SCHEMBL517538, Methyl 2,6-dichlorobenzoate #, SCHEMBL5176387, DTXSID20344796, METHYL2,6-DICHLOROBENZOATE, BCP30017, EX-A3832, PAA92087, 2,6-Dichlorobenzoic acid-methyl ester, AKOS008904358, AT23004, BS-21506, SY204600, DB-004198, CS-0128730, ST50407476, EN300-253309, Q63408638, Methyl 2,6-dichlorobenzoate; 2,6-Dichlorobenzoic Acid-Methyl Ester, InChI=1/C8H6Cl2O2/c1-12-8(11)7-5(9)3-2-4-6(7)10/h2-4H,1H

Application

Methyl 2,6-dichlorobenzoate serves as a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with halogenated aromatic systems. It is employed in agrochemical research for developing herbicides and pesticides due to its stable dichlorinated aromatic core. The compound also finds use in material science as a precursor for liquid crystals and specialty polymers requiring rigid benzoate structures.

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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