Description

Benzenepropanoyl Chloride, 2-Methyl- CAS NO 85829-29-4 is a specialized organic intermediate belonging to the class of substituted benzoyl chlorides. This compound is a highly reactive building block crucial for introducing the 2-methyl-3-phenylpropanoyl moiety into more complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical and agrochemical research & development teams for the synthesis of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in creating amide and ester derivatives for biological screening.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific phenylpropanoic acid derivatives.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and specialty polymers where the 2-methyl-3-phenylpropanoate structure is desired.
• Peptide Mimetics & Linker Chemistry: Employed in medicinal chemistry to create non-peptidic scaffolds or as a coupling agent in specialized organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of novel polymeric materials with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in organic synthesis laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenepropanoyl Chloride, 2-Methyl-
CAS No.	85829-29-4
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClO
Molecular Weight	182.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-phenylpropanoyl chloride; 3-Phenylisobutyryl chloride; 2-Methylhydrocinnamoyl chloride; β-Methylhydrocinnamoyl chloride; 2-Methyl-3-phenylpropionyl chloride; (2-Methyl-3-phenylpropanoyl) chloride; NSC 403119; Benzenepropanoyl chloride, 2-methyl-
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Quality Control

Our Benzenepropanoyl Chloride, 2-Methyl- is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, available upon request to ensure full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

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 material 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	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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