Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 3-Methyl-5-Nitro- (9Ci) is a specialized aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functional groups—the reactive acyl chloride and the electron-withdrawing nitro group—which enable precise and efficient derivatization. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring a substituted benzoyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for synthesizing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Friedel-Crafts acylation and other coupling reactions to introduce the 3-methyl-5-nitrobenzoyl group.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Material Production: Used in the synthesis of advanced electronic and optoelectronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 3-Methyl-5-Nitro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	100249-20-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClNO3
Molecular Weight	199.59 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-5-nitrobenzoyl chloride; 5-Nitro-m-toluoyl chloride; m-Toluoyl chloride, 5-nitro-; 3-Methyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 3-methyl-5-nitro-; 100249-20-5; 3-Methyl-5-nitro-benzoylchlorid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzoyl Chloride, 3-Methyl-5-Nitro- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed and under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizers, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow 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)	Contact for details

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