Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 3,5-Dicyano- (9Ci) CAS NO 139456-45-4 is a specialized benzoyl chloride derivative featuring two cyano substituents on the aromatic ring, making it a highly reactive and versatile building block for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is particularly valued for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, especially in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and high-performance materials. It is an essential intermediate for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce the 3,5-dicyanobenzoyl moiety into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and other small-molecule therapeutic development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the dicyanobenzoyl group confers specific biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of high-performance polymers, resins, and liquid crystal materials.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing specialized cyanine dyes and organic pigments with unique optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Friedel-Crafts acylation and other reactions to introduce the electron-deficient 3,5-dicyanobenzoyl group into aromatic systems.
• Research & Development: Critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 3,5-Dicyano- (9Ci)
CAS No.	139456-45-4
Molecular Formula	C9H3ClN2O
Molecular Weight	190.59 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dicyanobenzoyl chloride; 3,5-Dicyanobenzoyl chloride (9CI); Benzoyl chloride, 3,5-dicyano-; 3,5-Dicyanobenzoic acid chloride; 3,5-Bis(cyano)benzoyl chloride; 3-Cyanobenzoyl chloride, 5-cyano-; 3,5-Dicyanobenzoic chloride
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Quality Control

Our Benzoyl Chloride, 3,5-Dicyano- is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can provide material to meet specific customer specifications upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis and degradation. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
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.