Description

1-Chloro-4-(Methoxymethyl)Benzene is a versatile aromatic ether and chlorinated compound, serving as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a chlorobenzyl and a methoxymethyl group, makes it a critical building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzyl or phenyl ether moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its aromatic chlorine and ether linkage are incorporated into the final product's structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Monomer: Can be utilized in the development of novel polymers and resins, contributing specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in multi-step syntheses for introducing the 4-(methoxymethyl)phenyl group into complex organic frameworks via further functionalization of the chlorine atom.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new chemical reactions and pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-4-(Methoxymethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	1195-44-4
Molecular Formula	C9H11ClO
Molecular Weight	170.64 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Chloromethyl)anisole; 4-Methoxybenzyl Chloride; p-Methoxybenzyl Chloride; (4-Methoxyphenyl)methyl Chloride; 1-Chloro-4-methoxymethylbenzene; α-Chloro-4-methoxytoluene; p-Methoxybenzyl Chloride; Anisyl Chloride
EINECS	214-798-9

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-4-(Methoxymethyl)Benzene is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. This material is moisture-sensitive; ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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