Description

3-Bromo-4,5-Dimethoxybenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of bromine and methoxy groups, which allow for selective functionalization and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors, where it is used to develop active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in constructing benzamide or ester-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators by introducing the benzoyl moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to functionalize polymers or create specialty monomers through acylation reactions.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs for coupling reactions (e.g., Friedel-Crafts, amidation) and exploring new chemical entities.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and pigments requiring halogenated benzoyl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4,5-Dimethoxybenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	70574-46-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrClO3
Molecular Weight	279.51 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4,5-dimethoxybenzoyl chloride; 4,5-Dimethoxy-3-bromobenzoyl chloride; 3-Bromo-4,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 3-bromo-4,5-dimethoxy-; 70574-46-8; 3-Bromo-4,5-dimethoxy-benzoic acid chloride; 3-Bromo-4,5-dimethoxybenzoylchloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4,5-Dimethoxybenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with strong acids/organic solvents; therefore, it must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a desiccator for long-term storage to prevent hydrolysis and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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