Description

2-Butoxy-5-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive organic intermediate, specifically a benzoyl chloride derivative. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a key acylating agent for introducing the 2-butoxy-5-chlorobenzoyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of more complex compounds. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to build active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its specific aromatic structure contributes to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or modifying agent to create polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as an intermediate in the production of advanced electronic display materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on organic synthesis and methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butoxy-5-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	62910-45-6
Molecular Formula	C11H12Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	247.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-butoxybenzoyl chloride; 2-Butoxy-5-chlorobenzoic acid chloride; 2-n-Butoxy-5-chlorobenzoyl chloride; Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-2-butoxy-, chloride; 5-Chloro-2-n-butoxybenzoyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Butoxy-5-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with water and alcohols; containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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