Description

2,4-Dichlorobenzylmagnesium Chloride is a highly reactive organomagnesium halide, commonly known as a Grignard reagent. This compound serves as a critical building block in organic synthesis, enabling the formation of new carbon-carbon bonds with high precision and efficiency. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for the synthesis of complex, value-added molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for constructing complex drug molecules, particularly those containing substituted benzyl or diarylmethane scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Production: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that leverage the 2,4-dichlorobenzyl moiety for biological activity.
• Fine Chemical and Specialty Material Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of liquid crystals, organic electronic materials, and performance polymers.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Essential tool for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Nucleophilic Benzylation Reactions: Acts as a potent nucleophile to introduce the 2,4-dichlorobenzyl group into electrophiles such as carbonyl compounds, epoxides, and alkyl halides.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dichlorobenzylmagnesium Chloride
CAS No.	129752-86-9
Molecular Formula	C7H5Cl3Mg
Molecular Weight	211.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium, chloro(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl-; (2,4-Dichlorobenzyl)magnesium chloride; 2,4-Dichlorobenzylmagnesium chloride solution; Grignard reagent, 2,4-dichlorobenzylmagnesium chloride; (2,4-Dichlorophenyl)methylmagnesium chloride; 1-(Chloromagnesio)methyl-2,4-dichlorobenzene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4-Dichlorobenzylmagnesium Chloride is produced and tested under stringent quality protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as concentration, active reagent content, and impurity profile. Our quality system is designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for traceability and documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to prevent decomposition. For solutions, store at 2-8°C in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids, oxidizers, and protic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (Solution)	Clear, colorless to light yellow
Concentration (in THF or Ether)	0.5 M - 2.0 M (Custom)
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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