Description

2,5-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 2,5-dimethoxybenzoyl moiety, a key structural feature in various high-value compounds. This intermediate is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in compounds targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the dimethoxybenzene structure is beneficial.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, modifying properties like solubility and thermal stability.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Peptide Coupling Reagent: Acts as a coupling agent or protecting group activator in peptide synthesis.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the multi-step synthesis of various fine chemicals and specialty additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dimethoxybenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	17918-14-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9ClO3
Molecular Weight	200.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dimethoxybenzoyl chloride; 2,5-Dimethoxybenzoic acid chloride; 1-(Chlorocarbonyl)-2,5-dimethoxybenzene; 2,5-Dimethoxybenzoylchloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2,5-dimethoxy-; 2,5-Dimethoxy-benzoic acid chloride; 2,5-Dimethoxybenzoyl Chloride (2,5-DMBC)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dimethoxybenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.