Description

2-Methyl-3,5-Dinitrobenzoyl Chloride is a specialized aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical high-purity building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual nitro and acid chloride functionalities, enabling precise and efficient derivatization reactions under controlled conditions. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the dinitro-substituted aromatic structure is integral to biological activity.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Production: Serves as an intermediate for creating azo dyes and other high-performance organic pigments with specific color and stability properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, including polyamides and polyesters with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing novel chemical entities.
• Derivatization Agent: Employed in analytical chemistry to derivative compounds for improved detection and separation in techniques like HPLC or GC-MS.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-3,5-Dinitrobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	39614-85-2
Molecular Formula	C8H5ClN2O5
Molecular Weight	244.59 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dinitro-o-toluoyl Chloride; 2-Methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid chloride; 2-Methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzoyl chloride; Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-3,5-dinitro-, chloride; o-Toluic acid, 3,5-dinitro-, chloride; 3,5-Dinitro-2-methylbenzoyl chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methyl-3,5-Dinitrobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards through rigorous analytical controls, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics 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, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent hydrolysis and degradation. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.