Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 3,4,5-Trimethyl- (6Ci,7Ci,9Ci) is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a trimethyl-substituted benzoyl chloride core. This compound matters as a key building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in the development of advanced pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a sterically hindered benzoate moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the trimethylbenzoyl group imparts specific biological activity and stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an acylating agent in Friedel-Crafts and other acylation reactions to introduce the 3,4,5-trimethylbenzoyl group into target molecules.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the creation of specialized dyes and pigments with enhanced color fastness and spectral properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of monomers and polymers, such as polyesters or polyamides, for creating materials with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Used in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds due to its molecular structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 3,4,5-Trimethyl- (6Ci,7Ci,9Ci)
CAS No.	57498-46-1
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClO
Molecular Weight	182.65 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4,5-Trimethylbenzoyl Chloride; 3,4,5-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride (6CI,7CI,9CI); Benzoyl chloride, 3,4,5-trimethyl-; 3,4,5-Trimethyl-benzoic acid chloride; 3,4,5-Trimethylbenzoylchloride; 3,4,5-Trimethylbenzoylchlorid; TMB-Cl
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Quality Control

Our Benzoyl Chloride, 3,4,5-Trimethyl- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and strong acid/organic solvent nature, keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong 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.