Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Methyl-6-(1-Methylethyl)- (9Ci) is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a substituted benzoyl chloride core. This compound matters for its role as a key acylating and coupling agent in the synthesis of complex molecules, offering precise reactivity for introducing specific functional groups. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for creating advanced active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing acyl moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific substituted benzoyl structures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as an acylating agent in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new chemical entities.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of organic electronic materials due to its aromatic and reactive chloride functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Methyl-6-(1-Methylethyl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	535961-77-4
Molecular Formula	C11H13ClO
Molecular Weight	196.67 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Isopropyl-5-methylbenzoyl chloride; 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)benzoyl chloride; 2-Methyl-6-isopropylbenzoyl chloride; 6-Isopropyl-o-toluoyl chloride; (2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenyl)carbonyl chloride; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylbenzoic acid chloride; Cumylbenzoyl chloride (related); Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Methyl-6-(1-Methylethyl)- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with strong acids/organic solvents; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability and isolate from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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