Description

Salicyloyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the salicyloyl moiety, enabling the production of compounds with enhanced biological activity and specific functional properties. This intermediate is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop advanced active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of salicylate-based drugs, including certain analgesics, anti-inflammatory agents, and sunscreen actives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate the salicylic acid structure.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives with specific UV-absorbing or binding properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing azo dyes and other colorants that require the salicyloyl functional group.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories and R&D for acylations, esterifications, and amide bond formations under mild conditions.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Used in the controlled synthesis of certain aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Salicyloyl Chloride
CAS No.	1441-87-8
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClO2
Molecular Weight	156.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxybenzoyl chloride; o-Hydroxybenzoyl chloride; Salicylic acid chloride; Salicylyl chloride; 2-Carboxyphenyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2-hydroxy-; NSC 403071
EINECS	215-879-1

Quality Control

Our Salicyloyl Chloride is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profile analysis, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and strong acid/organic solvent nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.