Description

2,6-Dimethylbenzoyl Chloride is a versatile aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its high reactivity as an acylating agent, enabling the efficient introduction of the 2,6-dimethylbenzoyl moiety into target molecules. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring sterically hindered benzoyl groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the dimethyl-substituted aromatic ring enhances biological activity and stability.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of specialty polymers, including polyesters and polyamides, to impart specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of advanced colorants and photoinitiators for inks, coatings, and imaging materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands for metal complexes used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures through Friedel-Crafts acylation and nucleophilic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethylbenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	21900-37-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9ClO
Molecular Weight	168.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethylbenzoyl chloride; 2,6-Dimethylbenzoic acid chloride; 2,6-Xylyl chloride; 2,6-Dimethylbenzoylchloride; α,α,2,6-Tetramethylbenzoyl chloride (incorrect but common); 2,6-DMBzCl; o,o-Dimethylbenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2,6-dimethyl-
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethylbenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global customer base. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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