Description

2-(Dichloromethyl)Benzoyl 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 dual functionality of the benzoyl chloride and dichloromethyl groups, enabling precise chemical modifications for creating complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require a reliable, high-purity reagent for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a benzoyl moiety with halogenated side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dichloromethyl group contributes to biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Friedel-Crafts acylation and other reactions to introduce the 2-(dichloromethyl)benzoyl functional group into target molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Dichloromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	78273-62-8
Molecular Formula	C9H5Cl3O
Molecular Weight	235.49 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Dichloromethyl)benzoyl chloride; o-(Dichloromethyl)benzoyl chloride; 2-(Dichloromethyl)benzoic acid chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2-(dichloromethyl)-; α,α-Dichloro-o-toluoyl chloride; (2-(Dichloromethyl)phenyl)carbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Dichloromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications are available upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts vigorously with water, strong bases, and alcohols. Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation from moisture and ensure maximum shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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