Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Ethyl-6-Methyl- (9Ci) is a specialized organic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its high reactivity, enabling efficient acylation reactions to introduce the 2-ethyl-6-methylbenzoyl moiety into target molecules. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise and reliable intermediates for creating novel 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 production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its specific substitution pattern imparts desired biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the creation of specialty polymers, such as polyamides or polyesters, with tailored properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments, contributing to color fastness and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic materials used in displays and lighting.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on organic methodology development and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Ethyl-6-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	535961-68-3
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClO
Molecular Weight	182.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-6-methylbenzoyl chloride; 2,6-Diethylbenzoyl chloride (common misnomer, check structure); 2-Methyl-6-ethylbenzoyl chloride; 1-(Chlorocarbonyl)-2-ethyl-6-methylbenzene; o-Ethyl-o'-methylbenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2-ethyl-6-methyl-; (2-Ethyl-6-methylphenyl)carbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Ethyl-6-Methyl- (9Ci) is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting R&D and pilot-scale requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and hydrolysis. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

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.