Description

3,4-Bis(Benzyloxy)Benzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, functionalized benzoyl chloride derivative used as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile acylating agent, enabling the introduction of the 3,4-bis(benzyloxy)benzoyl moiety into target molecules with high selectivity. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process scale-up teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing complex intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a protected dihydroxybenzene structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and functional monomers with specific aromatic properties.
• Peptide & Protein Modification: Acts as an acylating agent for modifying amino acids or peptides in biochemical research.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological development and synthetic chemistry research in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3,4-Bis(Benzyloxy)Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	1486-54-0
Molecular Formula	C21H17ClO3
Molecular Weight	352.81 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Di-O-benzylbenzoyl chloride; 3,4-Bis(phenylmethoxy)benzoyl chloride; 3,4-Dibenzyloxybenzoyl chloride; 3,4-Bis(benzyloxy)benzoic acid chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 3,4-bis(phenylmethoxy)-; 3,4-Bis-O-benzylbenzoyl chloride; 3,4-Di(benzyloxy)benzoyl chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Bis(Benzyloxy)Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with strong acids/organic solvents; ensure the container is kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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