Description

m-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the m-chlorobenzoyl moiety, a key structural element in various high-value compounds. This intermediate is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a meta-substituted benzoyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the m-chlorobenzoyl structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Production: Serves as an intermediate for creating complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Friedel-Crafts acylation and other reactions to form ketones, amides, and esters in research and development.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Used in the synthesis of advanced electronic materials for display technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	m-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	618-46-2
Molecular Formula	C7H4Cl2O
Molecular Weight	175.01 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride; meta-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride; m-Chlorobenzoic Acid Chloride; 3-Chlorobenzoic Acid Chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 3-chloro-; NSC 406908; 1-Chloro-3-(chlorocarbonyl)benzene
EINECS	210-548-8

Quality Control

Our m-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical 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 each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with water, strong bases, and alcohols. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials. Use appropriate corrosion-resistant storage equipment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total

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