Description

2-Chloro-N-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)Acetamide is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a chloroacetamide moiety linked to a dimethylphenyl group. This compound matters as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a building block for developing potential drug candidates, especially in medicinal chemistry programs targeting new small molecules.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized in the synthesis of monomers or as a modifying agent for specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and exploring new organic reactions.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting material for contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) producing bespoke chemicals for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-N-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)Acetamide
CAS No.	174700-38-0
Molecular Formula	C10H12ClNO
Molecular Weight	197.66 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-2-chloroacetamide; 2-Chloro-N-(3,5-xylyl)acetamide; Acetamide, 2-chloro-N-(3,5-dimethylphenyl)-; 3,5-Dimethyl-2-chloroacetanilide; 2-Chloroacet-3',5'-xylidide; 174700-38-0; α-Chloro-3,5-dimethylacetanilide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-N-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)Acetamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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