Description

p-Toluoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the p-toluoyl group into target molecules, enabling the production of advanced intermediates for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing chemists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries who require a reliable and high-purity acylating agent.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for amide and ester bond formation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the toluoyl moiety is required.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the creation of specialty polyamides, polyesters, and liquid crystal polymers.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing organic dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A fundamental acylating and coupling agent in laboratory-scale and industrial organic reactions, including Friedel-Crafts acylation.
• Chemical Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies and novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Toluoyl Chloride
CAS No.	874-60-2
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClO
Molecular Weight	154.59 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylbenzoyl chloride; p-Methylbenzoyl chloride; 4-Toluoyl chloride; Toluoyl chloride; p-Toluyoyl chloride; 4-Toluyoyl chloride; p-Toluic acid chloride; 4-Methylbenzenecarbonyl chloride
EINECS	212-850-7

Quality Control

Our p-Toluoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with specifications typically meeting or exceeding standard industry grades for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Free Acid (as p-Toluic Acid)	≤ 1.0%

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