Description

4-n-Butylbenzoyl Chloride is a versatile aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its high reactivity, enabling efficient acylation reactions to introduce the 4-n-butylbenzoyl moiety into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to synthesize active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key starting material for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds with specific lipophilic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the butylbenzoyl group can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers, including polyamides and polyesters, to alter material properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the production of organic dyes and pigments, contributing to color fastness and solubility characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex organic molecules via Friedel-Crafts acylation and other reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-n-Butylbenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	28788-62-7
Molecular Formula	C11H13ClO
Molecular Weight	196.67 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Butylbenzoyl Chloride; 4-Butylbenzoyl Chloride; (4-Butylphenyl)carbonyl Chloride; Butylbenzoyl Chloride; 4-n-Butylbenzoic Acid Chloride; p-n-Butylbenzoyl Chloride; Benzoic acid, 4-butyl-, chloride
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Quality Control

Our 4-n-Butylbenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) 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%

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