Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Cyano-5-Methoxy- (9Ci) is a specialized benzoyl chloride derivative characterized by its cyano and methoxy substituents. This compound serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of a reactive benzoyl moiety into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring specific benzoyl-based scaffolds.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a critical intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Chemistry Modifier: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, modifying properties like solubility and thermal stability.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a reactant in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential reagent in academic and industrial labs for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Cyano-5-Methoxy- (9Ci)
CAS No.	179028-66-1
Molecular Formula	C9H6ClNO2
Molecular Weight	195.60 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-5-methoxybenzoyl chloride; 5-Methoxy-2-cyanobenzoyl chloride; 2-Cyan-5-methoxy-benzoylchlorid; Benzoyl chloride, 2-cyano-5-methoxy-; (2-Cyano-5-methoxyphenyl)methanone chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Cyano-5-Methoxy- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with strong acids/organic solvents; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary and separate from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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