Description

2-(2,6-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetyl Chloride is a specialized organic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical high-purity building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its high reactivity, enabling efficient acylation reactions to construct complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with phenoxyacetyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the dichlorophenoxy group for biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in academic and industrial R&D for acylation reactions to introduce the 2-(2,6-dichlorophenoxy)acetyl functional group.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring precise chlorinated aromatic structures.
• Peptide Chemistry: Potential use in peptide coupling reactions where the acid chloride group facilitates amide bond formation under mild conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2,6-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetyl Chloride
CAS No.	774-74-3
Molecular Formula	C8H5Cl3O2
Molecular Weight	239.48 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dichlorophenoxyacetyl Chloride; Acetyl Chloride, 2-(2,6-dichlorophenoxy)-; (2,6-Dichlorophenoxy)acetyl Chloride; NSC 406079; 2-(2,6-Dichlorophenoxy)ethanoyl Chloride; α-Chloro-2,6-dichlorophenoxyacetone (related); 774-74-3; 2,6-DCPA Chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-(2,6-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent derivative, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation from moisture and ensure product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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