Atomfair 3-Methylbenzoyl chloride m-Toluoyl chloride C8H7ClO CAS 1711-06-4

Description

3-Methylbenzoyl chloride (CAS No. 1711-06-4) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₇ClO, widely utilized in chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This clear to pale yellow liquid exhibits a pungent odor and is highly reactive, making it an essential reagent for acylations and other electrophilic substitutions. It is rigorously tested for quality, ensuring optimal performance in laboratory and industrial applications. Packaged under inert gas to maintain stability, our 3-Methylbenzoyl chloride is available in various quantities to meet your research or production needs. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and incompatible substances.

Properties

• CAS Number: 1711-06-4
• Complexity: 133
• IUPAC Name: 3-methylbenzoyl chloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7ClO/c1-6-3-2-4-7(5-6)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3
• InChI Key: YHOYYHYBFSYOSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 154.0185425
• Molecular Formula: C8H7ClO
• Molecular Weight: 154.59
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC=C1)C(=O)Cl
• Topological: 17.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 154.0185425
• Synonyms: 3-Methylbenzoyl chloride, m-Toluoyl chloride, 1711-06-4, Benzoyl chloride, 3-methyl-, m-toluenecarbonyl chloride, EINECS 216-976-8, UNII-W2VJW4350K, NSC 97207, BRN 0878419, meta-toluoyl chloride, CCRIS 8619, W2VJW4350K, NSC-97207, DTXSID0061905, 4-09-00-01716 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), DTXCID8035479, 216-976-8, inchi=1/c8h7clo/c1-6-3-2-4-7(5-6)8(9)10/h2-5h,1h, yhoyyhybfsyosq-uhfffaoysa-n, m-Methylbenzoyl chloride, 3-Toluoyl chloride, Toluoyl chloride, m-Toluyl chloride, Meta methyl benzoyl chloride, 3-Methylbenzoylchloride, 3-Methyl-Benzoyl Chloride, 3-toluoylchloride, 3-methylbenzoic acid chloride, m-toluoyl-chloride, 3-toluoyl-chloride, MFCD00000681, m-Toluic acid chloride, m-Toluoyl chloride, 99%, SCHEMBL103438, SCHEMBL27309944, NSC97207, SBB058758, STL183343, AKOS009158375, FS-4487, DB-043853, DB-218153, NS00025613, ST51037910, T0309, D78225, EN300-373475, Q27292234, F2190-0040

Application

3-Methylbenzoyl chloride is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. It serves as a key reagent for introducing the 3-methylbenzoyl moiety into target molecules via acylation reactions. Researchers also employ it in the production of dyes, fragrances, and polymer precursors due to its high reactivity with nucleophiles.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H314 (100%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H335 (79.2%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P260, P261, P264, P271, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P319, P321, P363, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Corr. 1B (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (79.2%)

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