Description

2,3-Dichlorobenzoyl Cyanide is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a benzoyl cyanide core and strategically placed chlorine substituents, makes it a critical building block for the development of complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to construct active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzoyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dichloro-substituted ring contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for novel organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials due to its electron-withdrawing properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories exploring new chemical reactions and methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dichlorobenzoyl Cyanide
CAS No.	77668-42-9
Molecular Formula	C8H3Cl2NO
Molecular Weight	200.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dichlorobenzoyl cyanide; (2,3-Dichlorophenyl)(oxo)acetonitrile; 2,3-Dichloro-α-oxobenzeneacetonitrile; 2,3-Dichlorobenzaldehyde cyanohydrin ketone; o-Chlorobenzoyl Cyanide derivative; NSC 403120; Benzoyl cyanide, 2,3-dichloro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dichlorobenzoyl Cyanide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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