Description

4-(Dimethylamino)-2-Methoxybenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive benzoyl chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the 4-(dimethylamino)-2-methoxybenzoyl moiety, a key structural motif for imparting specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), photoinitiators, and functional dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where its structural features can enhance biological activity.
• Photoinitiator Manufacturing: Acts as a core component in the production of high-performance photoinitiators for UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives.
• Functional Dye Production: Serves as a building block for creating specialized dyes and pigments with tailored light-absorption and emission properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of sophisticated ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to functionalize polymers, introducing specific side chains that alter material properties like solubility or reactivity.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions in academic and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-(Dimethylamino)-2-Methoxybenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	1208074-14-9
Molecular Formula	C10H12ClNO2
Molecular Weight	213.66 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-4-(dimethylamino)benzoyl chloride; 4-(N,N-Dimethylamino)-2-methoxybenzoyl chloride; 4-Dimethylamino-2-methoxybenzoyl chloride; 2-Methoxy-4-(dimethylamino)benzoic acid chloride; DMABC; p-(Dimethylamino)-o-methoxybenzoyl chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Dimethylamino)-2-Methoxybenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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