Description

Benzyloxyacetyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive acyl chloride derivative, essential for introducing the benzyloxyacetyl moiety into target molecules. Its primary value lies in its role as a key building block for the synthesis of complex organic compounds, particularly in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. This intermediate is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), advanced intermediates, and novel molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial reagent for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly in antibiotic and antiviral research.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as an acylating agent for the protection and modification of amino acids and peptides.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers and polymers with tailored properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as an intermediate in the production of advanced electronic and display materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki and Heck couplings to create complex biaryl structures.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The benzyloxyacetyl group can serve as a protecting group for alcohols and amines in multi-step syntheses.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental tool in academic and industrial labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyloxyacetyl Chloride
CAS No.	19810-31-2
Molecular Formula	C9H9ClO2
Molecular Weight	184.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Benzyloxy)acetyl chloride; (Benzyloxy)acetyl chloride; Acetyl chloride, 2-(phenylmethoxy)-; NSC 403796; α-(Benzyloxy)acetyl chloride; Benzyl glycolyl chloride; Phenmethoxacetyl chloride
EINECS	243-324-7

Quality Control

Our Benzyloxyacetyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as water, alcohols, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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