Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Ethoxy-5-Methyl- (9Ci) is a specialized organic intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key acylating agent, enabling the introduction of the 2-ethoxy-5-methylbenzoyl moiety into target molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its specific substitution pattern imparts desired biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the creation of complex organic dyes and pigments, contributing to color fastness and specific hue properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, including liquid crystal polymers and engineering plastics.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex molecular architectures via Friedel-Crafts acylation and related reactions.
• Photoinitiator Production: Used in the manufacture of photoactive compounds for UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Ethoxy-5-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	64507-09-1
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	198.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethoxy-5-methylbenzoyl chloride; 5-Methyl-2-ethoxybenzoyl chloride; 2-Ethoxy-5-methyl-benzoic acid chloride; 2-Ethoxy-5-methylbenzoyl chloride (9CI); 2-Ethoxy-5-methylbenzoylchloride; Benzoic acid, 2-ethoxy-5-methyl-, chloride
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Quality Control

Our Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Ethoxy-5-Methyl- (9Ci) is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Store away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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