Description

Desyl Chloride is a versatile and reactive organic intermediate, primarily valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules. Its significance lies in its ability to introduce the desyl moiety, which can be further transformed, making it crucial for advanced chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, functional materials, and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Photoinitiator Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for certain photoactive compounds used in UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic frameworks and exploring new chemical reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Production: Acts as an intermediate in the manufacture of certain specialized dyes and colorants.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Desyl Chloride
CAS No.	447-31-4
Molecular Formula	C15H13ClO
Molecular Weight	244.72 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Chlorodeoxybenzoin; 2-Chloro-1,2-diphenylethanone; Desylchloride; (2-Chloro-2-oxo-1,1-diphenylethane); NSC 406916; 1,2-Diphenylethanone, 2-chloro-; Benzoin Chloride; 2-Chlorodesoxybenzoin
EINECS	207-176-1

Quality Control

Our Desyl Chloride is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to confirm identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical parameters is provided with each shipment and is available upon request 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	64 - 68 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.