Description

2,5-Diethoxybenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and reactive organic intermediate belonging to the class of benzoyl chlorides. This compound is critical for introducing the 2,5-diethoxybenzoyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of more complex chemical architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzoyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific substitution pattern imparts desired biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for mesogenic units in liquid crystal displays and as an electron-transport/hole-blocking material in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifying agent to introduce aromatic ester functionalities into polymer chains, altering thermal and mechanical properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments, contributing to color fastness and specific spectral properties.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Diethoxybenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	870703-51-8
Molecular Formula	C11H13ClO3
Molecular Weight	228.67 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Diethoxybenzoyl chloride; 2,5-Diethoxybenzoic acid chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2,5-diethoxy-; 870703-51-8; 2,5-Bis(ethoxy)benzoyl chloride; 1-(Chlorocarbonyl)-2,5-diethoxybenzene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,5-Diethoxybenzoyl Chloride is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and consistency through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as an acid chloride, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition from moisture and ensure maximum shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
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.