Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate

Name: Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-025217

About Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate, an impurity of Decitabine registered under CAS number 1126-46-1. With the molecular formula C8H7ClO2, it has a molar mass of 170.59 g/mol. It is also known as 4-Chlorobenzoic acid methyl ester or Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-, methyl ester.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a characterised impurity of Decitabine, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Decitabine

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Decitabine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-025217
CAS Number	1126-46-1
IUPAC name	methyl 4-chlorobenzoate
Molecular formula	C₈H₇ClO₂
Molecular weight	170.59 g/mol
Exact mass	170.0135
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	LXNFVVDCCWUUKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)Cl
PubChem CID	14307

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	4-Chlorobenzoic acid methyl ester, Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-, methyl ester, Benzoic acid, p-chloro-, methyl ester, p-chlorobenzoic acid methyl ester, methyl-p-chlorobenzoate, Methyl ester of p-chlorobenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, p-chloro-, methyl ester (8CI), 4-chloro-benzoic acid methyl ester, p-chlorobenzoic acid methyl es, CS-B1786

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory 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, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate is 1126-46-1. It is also known as 4-Chlorobenzoic acid methyl ester, Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-, methyl ester, Benzoic acid, p-chloro-, methyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate?

Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate has the molecular formula C8H7ClO2 and a molecular weight of 170.59 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 4-chlorobenzoate.

What is Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate used for?

Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Decitabine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate can I order?

We supply Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl 4-chlorobenzoate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.