Category:
Chiral Intermediates
CAS NO:
14719-83-6
Standard:
USP,
Pale yellow crystals
Methyl 4-chloro-3-nitrobenzoate is a key intermediate synthesized via esterification of 4-chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid with methanol. Its molecular formula is C8H6ClNO4 (CAS: 2179-55-5), widely utilized in fine chemical synthesis.
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