Description

3,5-Dimethoxybenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the 3,5-dimethoxybenzoyl moiety, a key structural motif, into target molecules under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and liquid crystal materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring the 3,5-dimethoxybenzoyl functional group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific aromatic structure imparts desired biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating sophisticated organic electronic materials, including liquid crystals and charge-transport layers for display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce reactive sites or specific aromatic units into polymer chains, modifying properties like thermal stability and solubility.
• Peptide & Protein Chemistry: Acts as an acylating agent for modifying amino acids or protecting groups in complex peptide synthesis.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments that benefit from its methoxy-substituted benzoyl structure.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Functions as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) to construct complex biaryl systems.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dimethoxybenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	17213-57-9
Molecular Formula	C9H9ClO3
Molecular Weight	200.62 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dimethoxybenzoyl chloride; 3,5-Dimethoxybenzoic acid chloride; Benzoic acid, 3,5-dimethoxy-, chloride; 3,5-Dimethoxybenzoylchloride; 3,5-Dimethoxy-benzoyl chloride; NSC 403697; 17213-57-9; 3,5-Dimethoxybenzoyl Chloride (contains stabilizer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dimethoxybenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with water; ensure containers are kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage. Keep away from strong bases, alcohols, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Typical 98-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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