Description

2-Chloro-1-(Chloromethyl)Ethyl 4-Methylbenzene-1-Sulfonate is a specialized organic sulfonate ester with a reactive chloromethyl group, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate. Its bifunctional structure makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to introduce functionalized sulfonate or alkylating moieties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing sulfonate ester groups or as an alkylating agent.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific sulfonate functionalities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory-scale and industrial organic synthesis for nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a protecting group precursor.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Derivatization: Serves as a derivatizing agent in analytical chemistry for modifying compounds to enhance detection or separation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-1-(Chloromethyl)Ethyl 4-Methylbenzene-1-Sulfonate
CAS No.	16670-52-3
Molecular Formula	C10H12Cl2O3S
Molecular Weight	283.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-1-(chloromethyl)ethyl p-toluenesulfonate; 1-Chloro-2-[(p-tolylsulfonyl)oxy]-3-chloropropane; p-Toluenesulfonic acid 2-chloro-1-(chloromethyl)ethyl ester; 3-Chloro-2-(chloromethyl)propyl p-toluenesulfonate; Tosyl chloride derivative C10H12Cl2O3S; 2-Chloro-1-chloromethylethyl tosylate; (2-Chloro-1-chloromethyl-ethyl) 4-methyl-benzenesulfonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-1-(Chloromethyl)Ethyl 4-Methylbenzene-1-Sulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Ensure the container is kept upright to prevent leakage.

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
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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