Description

1,3-Benzodioxole-5-Carbonyl Chloride, 2-Methyl- (9Ci) is a high-purity, reactive chemical intermediate belonging to the benzodioxole family. This compound is valued for its role as a key acylating agent in the synthesis of complex molecules, enabling the introduction of the 2-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carbonyl moiety. It is primarily sought by research and development teams and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the benzodioxole structure can contribute to biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile acyl chloride precursor for creating specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in laboratory-scale organic synthesis for method development and novel compound library generation.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing complex ligands used in catalytic systems and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Benzodioxole-5-Carbonyl Chloride, 2-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	59637-51-3
Molecular Formula	C9H7ClO3
Molecular Weight	198.60 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carbonyl chloride; 5-(Chlorocarbonyl)-2-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole; 2-Methyl-1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylcarbonyl chloride; 2-Methylpiperonyloyl chloride; 2-Methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxylic acid chloride; 2-Methylpiperonyl chloride; 2-Methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carbonyl chloride (9CI)
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-Carbonyl Chloride, 2-Methyl- (9Ci) adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and 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.