Description

2-(3,4-Dimethylphenoxy)Propanoyl Chloride is a specialized organic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its high reactivity, enabling efficient acylation and esterification reactions to construct complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds with phenoxypropanoic acid backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialized polymers and liquid crystal materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for introducing the 2-(3,4-dimethylphenoxy)propanoyl moiety into target molecules.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3,4-Dimethylphenoxy)Propanoyl Chloride
CAS No.	1114595-03-7
Molecular Formula	C11H13ClO2
Molecular Weight	212.67 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3,4-Dimethylphenoxy)propionyl chloride; 2-(3,4-Dimethylphenoxy)propanoic acid chloride; Propanoyl chloride, 2-(3,4-dimethylphenoxy)-; 3,4-Dimethylphenoxypropionyl chloride; α-Phenoxypropionyl chloride derivative; 2-(3,4-Xylenoxy)propionyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-(3,4-Dimethylphenoxy)Propanoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) due to its moisture-sensitive and light-sensitive nature. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as water, alcohols, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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