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China and India are the leading exporters of 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride (CAS 938-18-1), accounting for the majority of global shipments in recent years, while the United States, Germany, and South Korea represent the largest importing markets. Trade volumes have remained relatively stable since 2022, with modest upward pressure on 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride prices observed in key importing regions amid tightening supply from major Asian producers.
2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature with a pungent, acrid odor and moderate volatility. It is an aromatic acyl chloride, classified as a specialty organic intermediate. Its steric hindrance from the three methyl groups imparts enhanced stability and selectivity in nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions. It is primarily used as a key building block in the synthesis of photoinitiators—especially α-hydroxyketones—for UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives. It also serves in the preparation of specialty agrochemicals and high-performance polymers requiring tailored thermal and photochemical properties.
clear light yellow liquid 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride Preparation Products And Raw materials Raw materials
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