Description

o-Anisoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the o-anisoyl moiety, enabling the construction of complex molecules with specific functional properties. This intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients, dyes, and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring methoxy-substituted benzoyl groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing methoxy-substituted azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A fundamental reagent for academic and industrial R&D in constructing complex aromatic esters and amides.

Basic Information

Product Name	o-Anisoyl Chloride
CAS No.	21615-34-9
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight	170.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxybenzoyl chloride; o-Methoxybenzoyl chloride; 2-Anisoyl chloride; (2-Methoxyphenyl)carbonyl chloride; 2-Methoxybenzenecarbonyl chloride; o-Methoxybenzoic acid chloride; 2-Methoxybenzoic acid chloride
EINECS	244-476-6

Quality Control

Our o-Anisoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, ensuring it meets the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients.

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 moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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