Description

3-[(3-Chlorobenzyl)Oxy]Benzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional nature, featuring both a benzoyl chloride and a chlorobenzyl ether moiety, making it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries who require precise and reliable intermediates for API and active ingredient production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its aromatic ether linkage provides metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies and organic semiconductors.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to introduce functional aromatic groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties like thermal stability and refractive index.
• Custom Chemical & Contract Research: A critical reagent for custom synthesis and research organizations developing proprietary compounds for client-specific applications.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the production of high-performance dyes and pigments, contributing to color fastness and molecular complexity.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-[(3-Chlorobenzyl)Oxy]Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	136996-42-4
Molecular Formula	C14H10Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	281.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3-Chlorobenzyloxy)benzoyl chloride; m-[(3-Chlorobenzyl)oxy]benzoyl chloride; 3-Chlorobenzyl 3-chlorocarbonylphenyl ether; Benzoyl chloride, 3-[(3-chlorophenyl)methoxy]-; 136996-42-4; 3-(3-Chlorobenzyloxy)benzoic acid chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-[(3-Chlorobenzyl)Oxy]Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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