METHYL 4-CHLOROBENZOATE

• CAT Number: M048609
• CAS Number: 1126-46-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H7ClO2
• Molecular Weight: 170.59
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Desiccate at -20C
• IUPAC Name: methyl 4-chlorobenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7ClO2/c1-11-8(10)6-2-4-7(9)5-3-6/h2-5H,1H3
• InChIKey: LXNFVVDCCWUUKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)Cl

Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate（Cat No.:M048609）is an aromatic ester with the molecular formula C₈H₇ClO₂, formed by the esterification of 4-chlorobenzoic acid with methanol. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid with a pleasant, ester-like odor. This compound is widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. Its para-chloro substitution enhances its reactivity in electrophilic aromatic substitution and coupling reactions. Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate is soluble in organic solvents and relatively stable under standard conditions, but should be handled carefully to avoid inhalation or skin irritation.