Description

2-Chloro-3-Methylbenzal Dehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique halogenated and methylated structure makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for synthesizing complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Intermediate for creating specific aromatic compounds.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Potential use in the synthesis of electron-transport or emissive layer materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for constructing novel chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Polymer Modification: Can be incorporated into polymer backbones to alter material properties like thermal stability or reactivity.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-3-Methylbenzal Dehyde
CAS No.	61563-28-8
Molecular Formula	C9H7ClO
Molecular Weight	166.60 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3-methylbenzaldehyde; 3-Methyl-2-chlorobenzaldehyde; 2-Chloro-m-tolualdehyde; (2-Chloro-3-methylphenyl)methanal; Benzaldehyde, 2-chloro-3-methyl-; 61563-28-8; 2-Chloro-3-methyl-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-3-Methylbenzal Dehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research partners. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as an aldehyde that is easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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