Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Ethyl- (9Ci) CAS NO 76118-05-3 is a specialized organic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block for synthesizing a wide range of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its primary value lies in its high reactivity, enabling efficient acylation reactions to introduce the 2-ethylbenzoyl moiety into target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new compounds or optimize synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for producing herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with tailored properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings to alter material characteristics.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile acylating agent in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Potential use in the synthesis of advanced organic materials for electronic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Ethyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	76118-05-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9ClO
Molecular Weight	168.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethylbenzoyl chloride; o-Ethylbenzoyl chloride; 1-(2-Ethylphenyl)methanone chloride; Benzoyl chloride, o-ethyl-; 2-Ethylbenzenecarbonyl chloride; (2-Ethylphenyl)carbonyl chloride; 2-Ethylbenzene-1-carbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our Benzoyl Chloride, 2-Ethyl- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, purity verification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of our global clientele. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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