Description

2-Bromo-5-Methyl-Benzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative. This compound serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of the benzoyl moiety into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development teams for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a halogenated benzoyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the 2-bromo-5-methyl substitution pattern is beneficial.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers or functionalized polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable reagent for custom synthesis projects in fine chemical and contract research organizations (CROs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Methyl-Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	409110-31-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrClO
Molecular Weight	233.49 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-bromobenzoyl chloride; 2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid chloride; 2-Bromo-p-toluoyl chloride; (2-Bromo-5-methylphenyl)carbonyl chloride; α-Bromo-5-methylbenzoyl chloride; 2-Bromo-5-methyl-benzoylchlorid; Benzoyl chloride, 2-bromo-5-methyl-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5-Methyl-Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as water, alcohols, bases, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.