Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 4-Acetyl-2-Methoxy- (9Ci) is a specialized aromatic acyl chloride derivative, serving as a high-value chemical intermediate. Its core value proposition lies in its dual reactive sites—the acid chloride and acetyl groups—which enable precise and versatile synthetic modifications for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in developing molecules with acetyl and methoxy substituents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides where its specific substitution pattern imparts desired biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating high-performance polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex azo dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 4-Acetyl-2-Methoxy- (9Ci)
CAS No.	102362-05-0
Molecular Formula	C10H9ClO3
Molecular Weight	212.63 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Acetyl-2-methoxybenzoyl chloride; 2-Methoxy-4-acetylbenzoyl chloride; 4-Acetyl-o-anisoyl chloride; 1-(4-(Chlorocarbonyl)-3-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one; 4-Acetyl-2-methoxybenzoic acid chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzoyl Chloride, 4-Acetyl-2-Methoxy- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent derivative, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent hydrolysis and degradation. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as bases, alcohols, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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