Description

Benzoyl Chloride, 2,4-Dichloro-3-Methyl- is a specialized chlorinated benzoyl chloride derivative, serving as a high-value chemical intermediate. Its core value proposition lies in its unique substitution pattern, which enables precise molecular modifications in advanced synthesis. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors who require specific halogenated building blocks for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a dichloro-methyl substituted benzoyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its specific halogenation pattern contributes to biological activity.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for creating specialized, high-performance organic pigments and dyes with enhanced properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, including polyamides and polyesters with specific functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Friedel-Crafts acylation and other reactions to introduce the 2,4-dichloro-3-methylbenzoyl group into target molecules in research and development.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Materials: Potential intermediate in the production of advanced materials for electronic applications due to its rigid, substituted aromatic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride, 2,4-Dichloro-3-Methyl-
CAS No.	82682-60-8
Molecular Formula	C8H5Cl3O
Molecular Weight	219.48 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dichloro-3-methylbenzoyl chloride; 3-Methyl-2,4-dichlorobenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2,4-dichloro-3-methyl-; 2,4-Dichloro-m-toluoyl chloride; 2,4-Dichloro-3-methylbenzoic acid chloride
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Quality Control

Our Benzoyl Chloride, 2,4-Dichloro-3-Methyl- is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. 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. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
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.