The IUPAC Name of Methyl 4-acetamido-5-chloro-o-anisate is methyl 4-acetamido-5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoate. With the CAS registry number 4093-31-6 and EINECS 223-840-1, it is also named as Benzoic acid, 4-(acetylamino)-5-chloro-2-methoxy-, methyl ester. The product's categories are Aromatic Esters; C10 to C11; Carbonyl Compounds; Esters. It is white to light beige fine crystalline powder which is stable under normal temperature and pressure. Additionally, this chemical should be sealed in the container, avoided direct sunshine and stored in the cool and dry place.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.24; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.24; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 2.24; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 29.55; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 29.55; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 392.88; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 392.88; (9)#H bond acceptors: 5; (10)#H bond donors: 1; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (12)Polar Surface Area: 55.84 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.564; (14)Molar Refractivity: 63.87 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 196.3 cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 44.9 dyne/cm; (17)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 69.73 kJ/mol; (18)Vapour Pressure: 5.99E-08 mmHg at 25°C; (19)Rotatable Bond Count: 4; (20)Tautomer Count: 4; (21)Exact Mass: 257.045486; (22)MonoIsotopic Mass: 257.045486; (23)Topological Polar Surface Area: 64.6; (24)Heavy Atom Count: 17; (25)Complexity: 297.

Preparation: The Methyl p-acetaminosalicylate reacts with dimethyl sulfate to get compound 1. After etherification, we can obtain acetaminophen- o-methoxy methyl formate. Using chlorine to chloridize the latter product, we get Methyl 4-acetamido-5-chloro-o-anisate.

Uses of Methyl 4-acetamido-5-chloro-o-anisate: It is the intermediate of metoclopramide. It also can be used to produce 4-acetylamino-5-chloro-2-methoxy-3-nitro-benzoic acid methyl ester. This reaction needs reagents conc. H₂SO₄ and fuming HNO₃ at temperature of 10 °C. The reaction time is 5 min. The yield is 73%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is not only harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed, but also irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. So people should avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. If you want to contact this product, you must wear suitable protective clothing.

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure. 
1. SMILES:Clc1cc(c(OC)cc1NC(=O)C)C(=O)OC
2. InChI:InChI=1/C11H12ClNO4/c1-6(14)13-9-5-10(16-2)7(4-8(9)12)11(15)17-3/h4-5H,1-3H3,(H,13,14)
3. InChIKey:OUEXNQRVYGYGIK-UHFFFAOYAB