Description

2-Chloromesitylene is a versatile chlorinated aromatic compound, valued for its role as a key building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern, featuring a chlorine atom adjacent to three methyl groups, makes it an essential reagent for introducing sterically hindered mesityl-type groups and for functional group transformations. This high-purity intermediate is critical for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring sterically hindered aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the chloromesitylene moiety contributes to product stability and efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers due to its rigid, substituted benzene core.
• Fine Chemical Production: Functions as an intermediate for dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloromesitylene
CAS No.	1667-04-5
Molecular Formula	C9H11Cl
Molecular Weight	154.64 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene; 2-Chloro-1,3,5-trimethylbenzene; Chloromesitylene; Mesityl chloride; 2,4,6-Trimethylchlorobenzene; NSC 8765; 2-Chloro-1,3,5-trimethyl-benzene
EINECS	216-796-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloromesitylene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles to meet your specific R&D or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.05 g/cm³
Boiling Point	~210-215 °C

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