Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 3-Acetyl- (9Ci) CAS NO 31076-85-4 is a highly reactive acyl chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, combining the electrophilic benzoyl chloride moiety with an acetyl group for precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to introduce specific aromatic ketone functionalities into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing substituted benzophenone or diaryl ketone scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific acetylbenzoyl structures.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the preparation of specialty chemicals, dyes, and photoinitiators where controlled acylation is necessary.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or optical properties.
• Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules for electronic display applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 3-Acetyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	31076-85-4
Molecular Formula	C9H7ClO2
Molecular Weight	182.60 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Acetylbenzoyl chloride; m-Acetylbenzoyl chloride; 3-Acetylbenzoic acid chloride; 1-(3-Chlorocarbonylphenyl)ethanone; 3-Acetyl-benzoylchlorid; 3-Acetylbenzoylchloride; Ethanone, 1-[3-(chlorocarbonyl)phenyl]-
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Quality Control

Our Benzoyl Chloride, 3-Acetyl- is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 reacts vigorously with water, strong bases, and alcohols. Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation from moisture. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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