2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride

About 2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride

2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride is an acylating agent carrying the CAS registry number 4659-45-4. Its molecular formula is C7H3Cl3O and its molecular weight is 209.5 g/mol. It is also known as Benzoyl chloride, 2,6-dichloro- or 2,6-dichlorobenzoic chloride.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-049975
CAS Number	4659-45-4
IUPAC name	2,6-dichlorobenzoyl chloride
Molecular formula	C₇H₃Cl₃O
Molecular weight	209.5 g/mol
Exact mass	207.9249
InChIKey	JBLIDPPHFGWTKU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)Cl)C(=O)Cl)Cl
PubChem CID	78392

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	3.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride?

The CAS Registry Number of 2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride is 4659-45-4. It is also known as Benzoyl chloride, 2,6-dichloro-, 2,6-dichlorobenzoic chloride, 2.6-dichlorophenylcarbonylchloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride?

2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride has the molecular formula C7H3Cl3O and a molecular weight of 209.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,6-dichlorobenzoyl chloride.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride can I order?

We supply 2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride?

Yes. Every lot of 2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.