Chemical Name: | Benzoyl chloride, 4-(dimethylamino)-, hydrochloride |
CAS Number: | 149898-87-3 |
Product Number: | AG001M3Q(AGN-PC-03JOS3) |
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Molecular Formula: | C9H11Cl2NO |
Molecular Weight: | 220.0957 |
In chemical synthesis, 4-(Dimethylamino)benzoyl chloride hydrochloride is commonly used as a reagent for acylation reactions. This compound serves as an acylating agent, allowing for the introduction of the 4-(Dimethylamino)benzoyl group onto various nucleophilic molecules. The hydrochloride salt form of this compound provides enhanced solubility in aqueous and polar organic solvents, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of synthetic procedures. Additionally, the presence of the dimethylamino group serves as a useful handle for further derivatization or manipulation of the molecule, enabling the synthesis of diverse chemical compounds with tailored properties.