Description

Benzenemethanol, 2-(Chloromethyl)- (9Ci) is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a benzyl alcohol and a reactive chloromethyl group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce functionalized benzyl motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring benzyl-protected or functionalized aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the chloromethylbenzyl structure is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty resins, epoxy hardeners, and functional polymers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of dyes, pigments, flavors, and fragrances.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic transformations and heterocyclic compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, 2-(Chloromethyl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	142066-41-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9ClO
Molecular Weight	156.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Chloromethyl)benzenemethanol; (2-Chloromethyl)phenylmethanol; 2-Chloromethylbenzyl Alcohol; α-(Chloromethyl)benzyl Alcohol; o-Chloromethylbenzyl Alcohol; 1-(Chloromethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)benzene; Benzyl Alcohol, o-(chloromethyl)-; 142066-41-9
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Quality Control

Our Benzenemethanol, 2-(Chloromethyl)- is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, impurities, and physical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Chloride Content	Conforms

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