Description

3-[(2-Methylbenzyl)Oxy]Benzoyl Chloride is a specialized benzoyl chloride derivative, a key reactive intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile acylating and coupling agent, enabling the precise construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical candidates, particularly for novel small molecule drugs.
• Building block for advanced agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides.
• Precursor for liquid crystal materials and other specialty polymers.
• Reagent in academic and industrial research for probing reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Acylating agent for the modification of peptides and other biologically active molecules.
• Starting material for the preparation of dyes and pigments with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-[(2-Methylbenzyl)Oxy]Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	1160259-95-9
Molecular Formula	C15H13ClO2
Molecular Weight	260.71 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(2-Methylbenzyl)oxy]benzoyl chloride; 2-Methylbenzyl 3-chlorocarbonylphenyl ether; m-[(o-Methylbenzyl)oxy]benzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 3-[(2-methylbenzyl)oxy]-; 3-(2-Methylbenzyloxy)benzoyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-[(2-Methylbenzyl)Oxy]Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to meet rigorous in-house specifications, with testing typically including identification, assay, and impurity profile determination. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all relevant parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
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.