Description

2-(p-Tolyloxy)-3-Methylbutanoyl Chloride is a specialized organic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its high reactivity, enabling efficient acylation reactions to introduce the 2-(p-tolyloxy)-3-methylbutanoyl moiety into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and fine chemical intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a specific aryloxy-substituted butanoyl side chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structural motif imparts desired biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a versatile acylating agent in custom synthesis and the production of specialty chemicals, dyes, and performance materials.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in organic chemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized to modify polymers or create novel monomers, contributing to materials with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(p-Tolyloxy)-3-Methylbutanoyl Chloride
CAS No.	63403-08-7
Molecular Formula	C12H15ClO2
Molecular Weight	226.70 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Methylphenoxy)-3-methylbutanoyl chloride; 3-Methyl-2-(4-methylphenoxy)butanoyl chloride; 2-(4-Methylphenoxy)-3-methylbutyryl chloride; p-Tolyl 3-methyl-2-chlorocarbonylbutyl ether; 2-(p-Cresyloxy)-3-methylbutanoyl chloride; α-(p-Tolyloxy)-β-methylbutyryl chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(p-Tolyloxy)-3-Methylbutanoyl Chloride adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts vigorously with water, alcohols, and bases. Containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation from moisture and to maintain purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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