Description

(+)-p-(2-Methylbutyl)Benzoyl Chloride, 98% is a high-purity, chiral benzoyl chloride derivative characterized by its specific stereochemistry. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and acylating agent in sophisticated organic synthesis, where its enantiomeric purity is critical for achieving desired stereochemical outcomes. It is primarily needed by research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical and advanced agrochemical sectors, for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), chiral ligands, and other fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of chiral pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced activity and selectivity.
• Chiral Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral auxiliaries, ligands for asymmetric catalysis, and organocatalysts.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed as a specialized acylating agent to introduce the p-(2-methylbutyl)benzoyl moiety into target molecules in custom synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or modifying agent for creating polymers with specific chiral or functional properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential reagent in exploratory chemistry for developing new synthetic methodologies and chiral compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+)-p-(2-Methylbutyl)Benzoyl Chloride, 98%
CAS No.	62796-32-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₅ClO
Molecular Weight	210.70 g/mol
Synonyms	(+)-4-(2-Methylbutyl)benzoyl chloride; (R)-4-(2-Methylbutyl)benzoyl chloride; (R)-(+)-p-(2-Methylbutyl)benzoyl chloride; (R)-4-(2-Methylpentyl)benzoyl chloride (common misnomer); Benzoic acid, 4-(2-methylbutyl)-, chloride, (R)-; (R)-2-Methyl-4-(chlorocarbonyl)butylbenzene; (+)-α-Methylbenzenepropanoyl chloride (derivative); (R)-p-Sec-pentylbenzoyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our (+)-p-(2-Methylbutyl)Benzoyl Chloride, 98% is produced under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Quality is verified through techniques including chiral HPLC, NMR, and titration. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, supporting compliance in cGMP-aligned applications.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with water, alcohols, and strong bases. Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to maintain purity and prevent hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% e.e.
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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