Description

4-Chloromethylstilbene is a high-purity organic intermediate characterized by its stilbene backbone with a reactive chloromethyl functional group. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those with stilbene-derived structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Utilized in creating molecular probes and markers for biochemical and diagnostic applications due to the stilbene chromophore.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Research: Investigated as a component in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and emissive materials.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions, such as Heck or Suzuki couplings, for carbon-carbon bond formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloromethylstilbene
CAS No.	150253-59-1
Molecular Formula	C15H13Cl
Molecular Weight	228.72 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-4-[(E)-2-phenylethenyl]benzene; (E)-1-Chloro-4-(2-phenylethenyl)benzene; 4-[(E)-2-Phenylethenyl]benzyl Chloride; trans-4-Chloromethylstilbene; p-Chloromethylstilbene; Stilbene, 4-(chloromethyl)-; (E)-4-Chloromethylstilbene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloromethylstilbene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the specified purity of 95% (minimum) and is free from critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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