Description

2,4-Dimethylbenzylmagnesium Chloride is a versatile organometallic reagent, specifically a Grignard reagent, widely used in organic synthesis for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a powerful nucleophile, introducing the 2,4-dimethylbenzyl group into a wide array of electrophilic substrates. This compound is particularly essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries who require precise and efficient synthetic pathways for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents that benefit from the 2,4-dimethylbenzyl moiety.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and dyes.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for creating novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable reagent in transition-metal catalyzed reactions such as Kumada coupling for biaryl formation.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Fundamental reagent for methodological development and exploratory organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethylbenzylmagnesium Chloride
CAS No.	107549-24-6
Molecular Formula	C9H11ClMg
Molecular Weight	178.94 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethylbenzylmagnesium Chloride; (2,4-Dimethylphenyl)methylmagnesium Chloride; Magnesium, chloromethyl(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-; 2,4-Dimethylbenzyl Grignard Reagent; 2,4-Dimethylbenzylmagnesium Chloride solution; 2,4-Xylylmagnesium Chloride; (2,4-Dimethylbenzyl)magnesium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dimethylbenzylmagnesium Chloride is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical synthetic applications. Each lot is analyzed to confirm concentration, purity, and reactivity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay (typically by titration), solvent content, and other relevant parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C. This product is highly volatile and hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizers. Use only in a well-ventilated area or fume hood.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to light yellow solution
Concentration (in THF or Ether)	0.5 M - 2.0 M (Custom concentrations available)
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95%
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure

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