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3,5-Dimethylbenzoyl chloride is a halogenated aromatic acid chloride used as a key intermediate in chemical synthesis. Its reactivity makes it suitable for forming esters, amides, and other functionalized derivatives. The compound is commonly applied in research and industrial settings, particularly in pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and material science applications. It is generally supplied as a clear to pale yellow liquid and handled under standard laboratory precautions.
Synonym: 3,5-dimethyl benzoyl chloride, benzoyl chloride, 3,5-dimethyl, 3,5-dimethylbenzoylchloride, m-xylene-5-carbonyl chloride, pubchem15465, acmc-1b8cp, 5-chloroformyl-m-xylene, 3,5 dimethylbenzoyl chloride, 3.5-dimethylbenzoyl chloride, 5-chlorocarbonyl-m-xylene
| Appearance | Clear liquid; colourless to light yellow |
| Melting Point | Not typically reported for this liquid acyl chloride (solid point not defined; liquid at room temp) |
| pH of Liquid, Typical (10% soln) | Not applicable / not routinely specified (organic reagent; hydrolyses in water) |
| Specific Gravity Approx | ~1.14 g/mL at 20–25 °C |
| Odor | Characteristic pungent/acyl chloride odor (typical of acyl chlorides; no formal value) |
| Color | Colorless to pale yellow |
| Linear Formula | C₉H₉ClO |
| IUPAC Name | 3,5‑dimethylbenzoyl chloride |
| Formula Weight | 168.62 g/mol |
| percent purity | ≥ 97 % (dependent on grade/supplier CoA) |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Chemical Name or Material | 3,5‑Dimethylbenzoyl chloride (an aromatic acyl chloride) |
| Content / Assay Percent Range | Typically ≥ 97 % (GC or supplier assay) |
The main application for 3,5-Dimethylbenzoyl chloride is as an intermediate in specialty chemicals, medicines, and organic synthesis. It provides flexibility in the creation of sophisticated molecules for both industrial and scientific applications.
3,5-Dimethylbenzoyl chloride properties such as its solubility in organic solvents, strong reactivity with nucleophiles, and light yellow liquid form, make it appropriate for a range of synthetic and commercial uses.
Sarchem Laboratories meets exact customer demands for research and industrial purposes by ensuring high purity of 3,5-Dimethylbenzoyl chloride by accurate synthesis procedures, strict quality control, and modern analytical techniques.
3,5-Dimethylbenzoyl chloride is helpful in synthesis, but because of its reactivity and possible risks, it should be handled carefully and in accordance with industry-standard safety procedures and storage guidelines.
In order to meet special research or industrial requirements with exact quality and consistency, Sarchem Laboratories does indeed provide bespoke chemical formulations employing 3,5-Dimethylbenzoyl chloride.
