Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Hydroxy-3,6-Dimethyl- (9Ci) is a specialized aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive acyl chloride group and a phenolic hydroxyl, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules with high precision. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups into target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a benzoylated phenolic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific substitution pattern is advantageous.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, such as polyesters and polycarbonates, with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing complex organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners, contributing to color fastness and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials used in displays and lighting technologies.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Hydroxy-3,6-Dimethyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	35716-43-9
Molecular Formula	C9H9ClO2
Molecular Weight	184.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoyl chloride; 3,6-Dimethylsalicyloyl chloride; 2-Hydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoic acid chloride; (2-Hydroxy-3,6-dimethylphenyl)methanone chloride; 3,6-Dimethyl-2-hydroxybenzoyl chloride; 2-Hydroxy-3,6-dimethyl-benzoylchlorid; Salicyloyl chloride, 3,6-dimethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Hydroxy-3,6-Dimethyl- is produced under strict quality management protocols. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the stringent requirements of our industrial and research partners. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

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

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