Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 2-(Cyanomethyl)-5-Methyl- (8Ci) is a specialized benzoyl chloride derivative featuring a cyanomethyl substituent, which serves as a versatile synthetic building block. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, combining the acylating power of the benzoyl chloride group with the nitrile functionality for further transformations. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing pyridine or other nitrogen heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for creating targeted bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile acylating and cyanoalkylating agent in academic and industrial research laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential intermediate in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its aromatic core and functional groups.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the introduction of specific aromatic and nitrile groups is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 2-(Cyanomethyl)-5-Methyl- (8Ci)
CAS No.	24633-70-3
Molecular Formula	C10H8ClNO
Molecular Weight	193.63 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Cyanomethyl)-5-methylbenzoyl chloride; 5-Methyl-2-(cyanomethyl)benzoyl chloride; 2-Methyl-5-(chlorocarbonyl)phenylacetonitrile; Benzeneacetonitrile, 2-(chlorocarbonyl)-5-methyl-; (2-Cyanomethyl-5-methylphenyl)carbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzoyl Chloride, 2-(Cyanomethyl)-5-Methyl- (8Ci) adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) nature and classification as a strong acid/organic solvent, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.