5-Chloro-2-methoxybenzoic methyl ester

CAS: 33924-48-0

Ref. 3D-FC71375

Product Information

• Name: 5-Chloro-2-methoxybenzoic methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl 5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoate, 4-Chloro-2-(methoxycarbonyl)anisole, 5-Chloro-2-Methoxy Benzoic acid Methyl Ester, 5-Chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 5-Chloro-o-anisic acid methyl ester (COOCH3=1), Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-2-methoxy-, methyl ester, Methyl 2-methoxy-5-chlorobenzoate, Methyl 5-chloro-o-anisate, o-Anisic acid, 5-chloro-, methyl ester

Description

5-Chloro-2-methoxybenzoic methyl ester is a versatile building block commonly used in the synthesis of various compounds. It serves as an acid methyl ester, making it suitable for use in medicinal chemistry and other synthetic applications. This compound can be obtained through pyrolysis or by reacting 5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid with methanol under appropriate conditions.

In addition to its role as a building block, 5-Chloro-2-methoxybenzoic methyl ester has demonstrated potential as an anticancer drug. Experimental studies have shown that this compound exhibits cytotoxic activity against cancer cells, making it a promising candidate for further research in the development of novel therapies. Furthermore, it has been found to possess pesticidal properties, which may contribute to its effectiveness in controlling pests and protecting crops.

Researchers have also explored the use of 5-Chloro-2-methoxybenzoic methyl ester as

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 200.62 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₉ClO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9ClO3/c1-12-8-4-3-6(10)5-7(8)9(11)13-2/h3-5H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=HPTHYBXMNNGQEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1cc(Cl)ccc1OC