Description

3-(Dichloromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the dual functionality of the benzoyl chloride and dichloromethyl groups, enabling precise molecular construction for high-value intermediates. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a benzoyl moiety with halogenated side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dichloromethyl group contributes to biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for creating complex organic dyes and pigments, leveraging its reactive sites for chromophore development.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalytic systems.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for introducing the 3-(dichloromethyl)benzoyl group into target molecules in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Dichloromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	36747-51-0
Molecular Formula	C8H5Cl3O
Molecular Weight	223.48 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Dichloromethyl)benzoyl chloride; m-(Dichloromethyl)benzoyl chloride; 3-(Dichloromethyl)benzoic acid chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 3-(dichloromethyl)-; α,α-Dichloro-m-toluoyl chloride; 3-(Dichloromethyl)benzene-1-carbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Dichloromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place 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) to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.