Methyl 4-chlorophenylacetate

Name: Methyl 4-chlorophenylacetate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-043834

About Methyl 4-chlorophenylacetate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl 4-chlorophenylacetate, a process intermediate or related compound of Lorcaserin registered under CAS number 52449-43-1. Its molecular formula is C9H9ClO2 and its molecular weight is 184.62 g/mol. Systematically, it is named methyl 2-(4-chlorophenyl)acetate. Common synonyms include (4-Chlorophenyl)acetic Acid Methyl Ester and Benzeneacetic acid, 4-chloro-, methyl ester.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Lorcaserin, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl 4-chlorophenylacetate in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Lorcaserin

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl 4-chlorophenylacetate
Catalogue No.	VQ-043834
CAS Number	52449-43-1
IUPAC name	methyl 2-(4-chlorophenyl)acetate
Molecular formula	C₉H₉ClO₂
Molecular weight	184.62 g/mol
Exact mass	184.0291
InChIKey	WWIYGBWRUXQDND-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)CC1=CC=C(C=C1)Cl
PubChem CID	104196

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	(4-Chlorophenyl)acetic Acid Methyl Ester, Benzeneacetic acid, 4-chloro-, methyl ester, (4-Chloro-phenyl)-acetic acid methyl ester, 4-Chlorophenylacetic acid methyl ester, methyl p-chlorophenylacetate, methyl-2-(4-chlorophenyl)acetate, (4-chlorophenyl)-acetic acid methyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P301 + P317, P330, 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-chlorophenylacetate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl 4-chlorophenylacetate is 52449-43-1. It is also known as (4-Chlorophenyl)acetic Acid Methyl Ester, Benzeneacetic acid, 4-chloro-, methyl ester, (4-Chloro-phenyl)-acetic acid methyl ester.

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

Methyl 4-chlorophenylacetate has the molecular formula C9H9ClO2 and a molecular weight of 184.62 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 2-(4-chlorophenyl)acetate.

What is Methyl 4-chlorophenylacetate used for?

Methyl 4-chlorophenylacetate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Lorcaserin. 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-chlorophenylacetate can I order?

We supply Methyl 4-chlorophenylacetate, 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-chlorophenylacetate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl 4-chlorophenylacetate 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-chlorophenylacetate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl 4-chlorophenylacetate 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.