Description

(4-Butoxyphenoxy)Acetyl Chloride is a specialized organic intermediate of significant value in fine chemical synthesis. This compound is crucial for introducing the (4-butoxyphenoxy)acetyl moiety, a key functional group in the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific receptor sites.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the phenoxyacetyl structure is beneficial.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a critical intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to functionalize polymers, imparting specific properties like enhanced solubility or reactivity for advanced material science applications.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments for high-performance coatings and inks.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophile in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Peptide Mimetics & Bioconjugation: Useful in medicinal chemistry for creating peptide analogs and in bioconjugation techniques to attach molecules to biomolecules.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Butoxyphenoxy)Acetyl Chloride
CAS No.	54022-77-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₅ClO₃
Molecular Weight	242.70 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Butoxyphenoxyacetyl chloride; 2-(4-Butoxyphenoxy)acetyl chloride; Acetyl chloride, 2-(4-butoxyphenoxy)-; 4-n-Butoxyphenoxyacetyl Chloride; p-Butoxyphenoxyacetyl Chloride; (p-Butoxyphenoxy)acetyl Chloride; 54022-77-4 (CAS Registry)
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Quality Control

Our (4-Butoxyphenoxy)Acetyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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.