Description

2-Methyl-6-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the 2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoyl moiety, a key structural motif for developing compounds with specific electronic and steric properties. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a substituted benzoyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the nitro and acyl chloride functionalities enable further derivatization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organic and organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands for catalytic systems.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-6-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	66232-57-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClNO3
Molecular Weight	199.59 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitro-o-toluoyl chloride; 2-Methyl-6-nitrobenzoic acid chloride; 2-Methyl-6-nitrobenzoyl chloride; o-Toluic acid, 6-nitro-, chloride; 6-Nitro-2-methylbenzoyl chloride; 2-Methyl-6-nitro-benzoic acid chloride; Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-6-nitro-, chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-6-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for fine chemical intermediates. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and reactive nature, keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details

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