Description

2-Methoxy-6-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the 2-methoxy-6-nitrobenzoyl moiety, enabling the creation of complex molecules with specific functional properties. This intermediate is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity, reliable starting materials for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzoyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the nitro and methoxy substituents confer specific biological activity.
• Peptide & Protein Research: Acts as an acylating agent for modifying amino groups in peptides or for creating specialized protecting groups in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing azo dyes and complex organic pigments, where it contributes to color fastness and molecular stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Building block for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials that require precise molecular architecture.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with tailored thermal or optical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as an electrophile in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Chemical Research & Development: Fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-6-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	33844-24-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClNO4
Molecular Weight	215.59 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitro-2-methoxybenzoyl chloride; 2-Methoxy-6-nitrobenzoic acid chloride; o-Methoxy-6-nitrobenzoyl chloride; 2-Methoxy-6-nitro-benzoic acid chloride; (2-Methoxy-6-nitrophenyl)carbonyl chloride; 2-Nitro-6-methoxybenzoyl chloride; 6-Nitro-o-anisoyl chloride; Benzoic acid, 2-methoxy-6-nitro-, chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-6-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

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). 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	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.