Description

2,6-Dimethyl-4-Fluorobenzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of fluorine and methyl groups on the benzoyl chloride core, which enables precise modification of molecular properties in target compounds. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a fluorinated benzoyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom enhances bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifying agent to introduce fluorine-containing aromatic units into specialty polymers, enhancing their chemical and thermal resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for Friedel-Crafts acylation and nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions to introduce the 2,6-dimethyl-4-fluorobenzoyl group.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in developing novel organic electronic materials and advanced coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethyl-4-Fluorobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	896120-69-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8ClFO
Molecular Weight	186.61 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-2,6-dimethylbenzoyl chloride; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-fluorobenzoic acid chloride; 4-Fluoro-2,6-dimethylbenzoic acid chloride; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-fluorobenzenecarbonyl chloride; 896120-69-7; 4-Fluoro-2,6-dimethylbenzoylchloride; α,α,4-Trifluoro-2,6-dimethylbenzoyl chloride (incorrect but common misnomer)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Dimethyl-4-Fluorobenzoyl Chloride is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure the product meets high-purity standards suitable for research and commercial synthesis. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, is performed to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (by GC/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.