Description

Phenylmagnesium Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive Grignard reagent, essential for forming carbon-carbon bonds in complex organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a potent nucleophile, introducing phenyl groups into target molecules with high efficiency and selectivity. This compound is a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries, enabling the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty chemicals, and liquid crystal intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key reagent for constructing complex molecular scaffolds in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug intermediates.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides by introducing phenyl moieties into active compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a fundamental building block for creating specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and dyes.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of monomers and precursors for high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and OLED materials.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A staple reagent for methodological development and exploratory organic synthesis in research institutions.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Used to synthesize organometallic complexes and ligands for catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenylmagnesium Chloride
CAS No.	100-59-4
Molecular Formula	C6H5MgCl
Molecular Weight	136.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenylmagnesium Chloride; Magnesium, chlorophenyl-; Chloro(phenyl)magnesium; Grignard Reagent C6H5MgCl; Phenylmagnesium Chloride Solution; Phenylmagnesium Chloride in THF; Phenylmagnesium Chloride in Diethyl Ether
EINECS	202-867-1

Quality Control

Our Phenylmagnesium Chloride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including titration for assay determination and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this product must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as moisture, acids, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	0.9 - 1.1 M in THF or as specified
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95% (on solvent-free basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.