Description

2-(2,3-Dimethylphenoxy)Butanoyl Chloride is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a reactive acid chloride group and a substituted phenoxy moiety. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring a phenoxybutanamide or related structural motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks.
• Polymer Modification: Can be employed to introduce functional side chains into polymers, altering their physical or chemical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial laboratories exploring new carbon-heteroatom bond formation methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2,3-Dimethylphenoxy)Butanoyl Chloride
CAS No.	833460-84-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₅ClO₂
Molecular Weight	226.70 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2,3-Dimethylphenoxy)butyryl chloride; Butanoyl chloride, 2-(2,3-dimethylphenoxy)-; 2,3-Dimethylphenoxybutyryl chloride; α-(2,3-Dimethylphenoxy)butyryl chloride; 2-(2,3-Xylenoxy)butyryl chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(2,3-Dimethylphenoxy)Butanoyl Chloride adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as water, alcohols, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

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

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