Description

3-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce the 3-methyl-2-nitrobenzoyl moiety, enabling the construction of complex molecules with specific functional properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzoyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the nitro and acyl chloride groups facilitate further chemical modifications.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to synthesize complex organic ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	50424-93-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClNO3
Molecular Weight	199.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-3-methylbenzoyl chloride; 3-Methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid chloride; m-Toluic acid, 2-nitro-, chloride; o-Nitro-m-toluoyl chloride; 2-Nitro-m-toluoyl chloride; Benzoic acid, 3-methyl-2-nitro-, chloride; 50424-93-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

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 and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder or solid
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.