Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Ethoxy-3-Methyl- (9Ci) is a specialized organic intermediate belonging to the class of substituted benzoyl chlorides. This compound is a highly reactive acylating agent, making it a critical building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical research and development teams for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring the 2-ethoxy-3-methylbenzoyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its specific substitution pattern imparts desired biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as an acylating agent in the preparation of dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A building block for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Ethoxy-3-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	68274-54-4
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	198.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethoxy-3-methylbenzoyl chloride; 3-Methyl-2-ethoxybenzoyl chloride; o-Ethoxy-m-toluoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2-ethoxy-3-methyl-; 2-Ethoxy-3-methylbenzoic acid chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Ethoxy-3-Methyl- adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent hydrolysis and degradation. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizers, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, 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.