
Catalog Number	AR00F1SP
Chemical Name	Methyl 5-chloro-2-fluorobenzoate
CAS Number	57381-36-9
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClFO2
Molecular Weight	188.58344319999998
MDL Number	MFCD06204184
SMILES	COC(=O)c1cc(Cl)ccc1F

Methyl 5-chloro-2-fluorobenzoate is a versatile compound that plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. This compound serves as a key building block for the synthesis of various biologically active molecules and drug candidates. Its unique structure, combining a chloro and fluorine atom on a benzene ring, imparts specific reactivity and properties that are valuable for creating complex molecular structures. In organic synthesis, Methyl 5-chloro-2-fluorobenzoate is commonly used as an intermediate for the preparation of diverse compounds with potential pharmacological or agricultural applications. Its ability to undergo various chemical transformations, such as substitution, addition, or cyclization reactions, enables the efficient generation of structurally diverse compounds with desired properties. Researchers and chemists leverage the synthetic versatility of Methyl 5-chloro-2-fluorobenzoate to access novel chemical entities and expand the chemical space for drug discovery and development.