Description

(2,3-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetyl Chloride is a specialized organic acid chloride derivative of 2,3-dichlorophenol, serving as a critical high-purity building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its high reactivity, enabling efficient formation of amide and ester bonds for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the phenoxyacetyl moiety.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: An essential reagent for introducing the (2,3-dichlorophenoxy)acetyl group into target molecules via acylation reactions.
• Peptide Mimetic Research: Employed in the development of peptide analogs and bio-conjugates for biochemical studies.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the synthesis of specialized polymers and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2,3-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetyl Chloride
CAS No.	85630-84-8
Molecular Formula	C8H5Cl3O2
Molecular Weight	239.48 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dichlorophenoxyacetyl Chloride; Acetyl chloride, (2,3-dichlorophenoxy)-; (2,3-Dichlorophenoxy)ethanoyl chloride; α-Chloro-2,3-dichlorophenoxyacetone; NSC 403120
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Quality Control

Our (2,3-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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