Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Acetyl-4-Methoxy- (9Ci) is a specialized acyl chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functional groups, which enable precise molecular construction for creating complex, high-value compounds. This intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to synthesize novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in constructing complex heterocyclic scaffolds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific acetyl and methoxy substitutions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile acylating agent for introducing the 2-acetyl-4-methoxybenzoyl moiety into dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of advanced organic materials, such as liquid crystals and photoactive compounds, for electronic and optical applications.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in university and CRO laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Acetyl-4-Methoxy- (9Ci)
CAS No.	257952-48-0
Molecular Formula	C10H9ClO3
Molecular Weight	212.63 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetyl-4-methoxybenzoyl chloride; 4-Methoxy-2-acetylbenzoyl chloride; 1-(4-Methoxy-2-(chlorocarbonyl)phenyl)ethan-1-one; 2-Acetyl-4-methoxybenzoic acid chloride; (2-Acetyl-4-methoxyphenyl)(chloro)methanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Acetyl-4-Methoxy- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We operate under a quality management system and can support development projects requiring GMP-grade material.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with strong acids/organic solvents; therefore, it must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in its original sealed packaging and isolated from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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