Description

2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative, serving as a key organic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive hydroxyl group and a chlorinated aromatic ring, enabling a wide range of chemical transformations. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a chlorobenzyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where it acts as a precursor for more complex molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various reactions, including etherification, esterification, and as a protecting group in multi-step synthetic pathways.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or chain modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Research & Development: A valuable standard and reagent in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development and novel compound creation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	17849-38-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7ClO
Molecular Weight	142.58 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol; (2-Chlorophenyl)methanol; 2-Chlorobenzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 2-chloro-; α-Chloro-o-xylene (hydrolyzed); 2-Chlorobenzylalcohol; o-Chlorobenzylalcohol
EINECS	241-816-3

Quality Control

Our 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with specifications tailored to meet the rigorous demands of pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

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 oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	69°C - 73°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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