Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 3-(Chloroacetyl)- (9Ci) is a specialized bifunctional organic chloride derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate. Its dual reactive sites (benzoyl chloride and α-chloro ketone) make it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the preparation of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring benzoyl or α-chloroacetyl functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for producing specialized colorants and photoactive compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research for Friedel-Crafts acylation and nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Chemical Derivatization: Used to modify other compounds, introducing specific functional handles for further chemical transformation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 3-(Chloroacetyl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	76597-79-0
Molecular Formula	C9H6Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	217.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Chloroacetyl)benzoyl chloride; 3-Chloroacetylbenzoyl chloride; m-(Chloroacetyl)benzoyl chloride; 1-(3-Chlorocarbonylphenyl)-2-chloroethanone; 3-(Chlorocarbonyl)phenacyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, m-(chloroacetyl)-; 3-(2-Chloroacetyl)benzoyl chloride; α-Chloro-3-benzoyl chloride acetophenone
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Quality Control

Our Benzoyl Chloride, 3-(Chloroacetyl)- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, amines, and alcohols. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to exclude moisture.

Specification

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

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