Description

2-Chloro-6-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic acid chloride intermediate essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive benzoyl chloride group and strategically placed halogen substituents, enabling precise molecular construction in complex chemical processes. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the chloro-fluoro-methyl substitution pattern enhances biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a critical intermediate in the manufacture of fluorinated aromatic compounds for electronic display and lighting applications.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, altering material properties like solubility, thermal stability, and reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for Friedel-Crafts acylation, amide bond formation, and other acyl transfer reactions in fine chemical production.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial research exploring new fluorinated compounds with potential biological or material science applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	261762-82-7
Molecular Formula	C9H5Cl2FO
Molecular Weight	207.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-fluoro-3-methylbenzoyl chloride; 3-Methyl-2-chloro-6-fluorobenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2-chloro-6-fluoro-3-methyl-; 2-Chloro-6-fluoro-m-toluoyl chloride; 261762-82-7; 2-Chloro-6-fluoro-3-methyl-benzoic acid chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area 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 or argon) after opening to prevent hydrolysis. 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
Purity (by GC/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.