Description

Phenol, 6-Chloro-2,3-Dimethyl- is a halogenated dimethylphenol derivative, serving as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecular architectures with tailored properties. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise structural control is paramount for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its phenolic and chloro functionalities.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Used to introduce sterically hindered phenolic groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like thermal stability and antioxidant capacity.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing complex azo dyes and high-performance pigments, where the chloro and methyl groups influence color fastness and solubility.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core structure in the development of organic electronic materials due to its rigid, substituted aromatic ring system.
• Chemical Research & Development: Valuable scaffold for medicinal chemistry and material science research, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenol, 6-Chloro-2,3-Dimethyl-
CAS No.	56961-15-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9ClO
Molecular Weight	156.61 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-2,3-dimethylphenol; 2,3-Dimethyl-6-chlorophenol; 6-Chloro-2,3-xylenol; 2,3-Dimethyl-6-chlorohydroxybenzene; 1-Chloro-3,4-dimethyl-2-hydroxybenzene; 6-Chloro-2,3-dimethylhydroxybenzene; 6-Chloro-o-xylenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 6-Chloro-2,3-Dimethylphenol adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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