Description

4-Phenylbenzylmagnesium Chloride is a versatile organometallic reagent, specifically a Grignard reagent, widely used in organic synthesis for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. Its value lies in its ability to act as a nucleophile, introducing the 4-phenylbenzyl group into a variety of electrophilic substrates, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries who require high-purity intermediates for the development of active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical active ingredients and drug candidates.
• Building block for creating liquid crystal materials and organic electronic compounds.
• Nucleophilic reagent for introducing the 4-phenylbenzyl moiety in fine chemical and agrochemical synthesis.
• Used in cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl and polyaromatic structures.
• Research and development tool in academic and industrial laboratories for novel organic transformations.
• Precursor for the synthesis of ligands used in catalysis and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenylbenzylmagnesium Chloride
CAS No.	130387-76-7
Molecular Formula	C13H11ClMg
Molecular Weight	226.98 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Phenylbenzylmagnesium Chloride; (4-Phenylphenyl)methylmagnesium Chloride; p-Phenylbenzylmagnesium Chloride; 4-Biphenylmethylmagnesium Chloride; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-ylmethylmagnesium Chloride; Grignard Reagent (4-Phenylbenzyl); Magnesium, chloro[(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-ylmethyl]-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Phenylbenzylmagnesium Chloride is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including titration for Grignard concentration and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing exact concentration, solvent, and purity are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile. For optimal stability and safety, store under a dry, inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at recommended temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. Keep away from moisture, heat, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solution in specified solvent (e.g., THF, Diethyl Ether)
Concentration	Typically 0.5 M to 2.0 M in solvent
Assay (Titration)	> 95% (as Grignard reagent)
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure

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