Description

1-(4-Chloro-2,6-Dimethylphenyl)Ethanone is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a halogenated and alkylated aromatic ketone structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthon in the production of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), crop protection agents, and advanced organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted acetophenone core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection chemicals, leveraging its halogen and methyl substituents for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex aromatic systems, studying reaction mechanisms, and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its rigid, substituted aromatic structure.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Can act as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where chlorinated aromatic ketones are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Chloro-2,6-Dimethylphenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	35887-71-9
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClO
Molecular Weight	182.65 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Chloro-2',6'-dimethylacetophenone; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-chloroacetophenone; 1-Acetyl-4-chloro-2,6-dimethylbenzene; 4-Chloro-2,6-dimethylacetophenone; p-Chloro-2,6-dimethylacetophenone; Ethanone, 1-(4-chloro-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-; (4-Chloro-2,6-dimethylphenyl) methyl ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Chloro-2,6-Dimethylphenyl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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