Description

3-Methoxy-2-[(3-Methylbenzyl)Oxy]Benzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, specialized benzoyl chloride derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive acid chloride functional group, which enables efficient acylation reactions to form amides and esters under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for creating complex amide linkages in target molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a building block for synthesizing specialized aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the creation of specialty monomers and polymers with tailored thermal or optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance colorants and photostable dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-2-[(3-Methylbenzyl)Oxy]Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	1160251-17-1
Molecular Formula	C16H15ClO3
Molecular Weight	290.74 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-6-[(3-methylbenzyl)oxy]benzoyl chloride; 3-Methoxy-2-[(3-methylphenyl)methoxy]benzoyl chloride; 2-[(3-Methylbenzyl)oxy]-3-methoxybenzoyl chloride; m-Tolylmethyl 2-methoxy-6-(chlorocarbonyl)phenyl ether; Benzoyl chloride, 3-methoxy-2-[(3-methylbenzyl)oxy]-; 1160251-17-1
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Methoxy-2-[(3-Methylbenzyl)Oxy]Benzoyl Chloride adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. 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%
Single Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%

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