Description

4-n-Hexyloxybenzoyl Chloride is a versatile organic intermediate belonging to the class of substituted benzoyl chlorides. This compound is critical for introducing the 4-hexyloxybenzoyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of advanced materials and fine chemicals. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: Essential precursor in the manufacturing of liquid crystal materials for displays (LCDs) and optical devices, where the hexyloxy chain influences mesomorphic properties.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific aromatic acid derivatives.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored thermal and optical characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for Friedel-Crafts acylation and other acyl transfer reactions to create complex esters and amides.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and pigments where the alkoxybenzoyl group is integral to color properties and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-n-Hexyloxybenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	39649-71-3
Molecular Formula	C13H17ClO2
Molecular Weight	240.72 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hexyloxybenzoyl chloride; p-Hexyloxybenzoyl chloride; 4-(Hexyloxy)benzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 4-(hexyloxy)-; Hexyloxybenzoyl chloride; 4-n-C6H13OC6H4COCl
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Quality Control

Our 4-n-Hexyloxybenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as an acid chloride, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition from moisture. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and alcohols.

Specification

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