Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-2-methyl-, methyl ester


Chemical Name: Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-2-methyl-, methyl ester
CAS Number: 99585-13-4
Product Number: AG003MNG(AGN-PC-02ZAM0)
Synonyms:
MDL No: MFCD09831993
Molecular Formula: C9H9ClO2
Molecular Weight: 184.6196

Identification/Properties


Properties
Storage:
Keep in dry area;Room Temperature;
Form:
Solid
Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:
184.619g/mol
XLogP3:
3.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:
2
Rotatable Bond Count:
2
Exact Mass:
184.029g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass:
184.029g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area:
26.3A^2
Heavy Atom Count:
12
Formal Charge:
0
Complexity:
170
Isotope Atom Count:
0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:
1
Compound Is Canonicalized:
Yes

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Methyl 5-chloro-2-methylbenzoate is utilized in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block in the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its unique structure and reactivity make it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. By serving as a key precursor in the preparation of diverse compounds, this compound plays a crucial role in the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Its incorporation in synthetic pathways enables the efficient construction of molecular structures with specific biological or material properties. Through strategic manipulation and functionalization, Methyl 5-chloro-2-methylbenzoate facilitates the synthesis of diverse chemical entities with desired characteristics, highlighting its significance in modern organic synthesis methodologies.