Description

2-(Chloromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its dual functionality, featuring both a benzoyl chloride and a chloromethyl group, makes it indispensable for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and specialty intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a benzoyl or phenacyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its reactive sites allow for selective derivatization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for creating specialized colorants and photoactive compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers and resins with specific thermal or chemical properties.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing complex ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-(Chloromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	42908-86-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight	189.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Chloromethyl)benzoyl chloride; o-(Chloromethyl)benzoyl chloride; 2-Chloromethylbenzoyl chloride; α-Chloro-o-toluoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2-(chloromethyl)-; (2-Chloromethyl)benzoyl chloride; NSC 163082
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(Chloromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

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, containers must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

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.