Description

1-(Chloromethyl)-4-(Phenylmethyl)Benzene is a versatile chlorinated aromatic compound that serves as a key chemical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both chloromethyl and benzyl functional groups, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecules. This product is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a diphenylmethane or benzyl-protected amine scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its aromatic core provides structural stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Polymer and Resin Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and high-performance materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Friedel-Crafts alkylation, nucleophilic substitution, and other reactions to introduce functionalized aromatic groups.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Chloromethyl)-4-(Phenylmethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	14297-39-3
Molecular Formula	C14H13Cl
Molecular Weight	216.71 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Benzylbenzyl Chloride; 1-Chloromethyl-4-benzylbenzene; p-Benzylbenzyl Chloride; (4-Benzylphenyl)methyl Chloride; 4-(Chloromethyl)diphenylmethane; α-Chloro-4-benzyltoluene; NSC 403119; 4-Benzylbenzylchloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Chloromethyl)-4-(Phenylmethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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