Description

5-Chloro-2-Methoxybenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the 5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoyl moiety, enabling the construction of complex molecules with specific functionalities. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a substituted benzoyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its structural motif contributes to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for creating specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A building block for advanced electronic materials used in displays and optoelectronics.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized to modify polymers or create monomers with specific aromatic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-2-Methoxybenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	29568-33-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	205.04 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-methoxybenzoyl chloride; 2-Methoxy-5-chlorobenzoyl chloride; 5-Chloro-o-anisoyl chloride; 5-Chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid chloride; 29568-33-0; 5-Chloro-2-methoxy-benzoyl chloride; 2-Methoxy-5-chlorobenzoic acid chloride
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Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-2-Methoxybenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 place at 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 heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.