Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Methoxy-5-Methyl- (9Ci) is a specialized aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its high reactivity as an acylating agent, enabling the efficient introduction of the 2-methoxy-5-methylbenzoyl moiety into target molecules. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require precise and reliable intermediates for creating complex active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its specific substitution pattern contributes to biological activity.
• Fine Chemical & Dye Manufacturing: Acts as an acylating agent in the creation of specialty dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of monomers and polymers with specific optical or mechanical properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for advanced organic electronic materials due to its aromatic structure.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Methoxy-5-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	25045-35-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9ClO2
Molecular Weight	184.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-5-methylbenzoyl chloride; 5-Methyl-2-methoxybenzoyl chloride; o-Anisoyl chloride, 5-methyl-; 2-Methoxy-5-methylbenzoic acid chloride; 25045-35-6; 5-Methyl-o-anisoyl chloride; (2-Methoxy-5-methylphenyl)carbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Methoxy-5-Methyl- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	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.