Description

2-(Chloromethyl)-1-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzene (Wxfc0685) is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block, specifically a benzyl chloride derivative with a fluorine substituent. This compound is valued for its dual reactive sites, enabling its use as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), crop protection agents, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry for creating fluorinated analogs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluoromethylbenzene moiety is required.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated organic compounds for electronic display and lighting applications.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties like solubility, thermal stability, or reactivity.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The chloromethyl group is amenable to various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating specialized chemical libraries in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Chloromethyl)-1-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzene (Wxfc0685)
CAS No.	1182356-79-1
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClF
Molecular Weight	158.60 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-2-(chloromethyl)-3-methylbenzene; 3-Methyl-2-(chloromethyl)fluorobenzene; 2-Chloromethyl-1-fluoro-3-methylbenzene; α-Chloro-2-fluoro-6-methyltoluene; (2-Fluoro-6-methylphenyl)chloromethane; WXFC0685; Benzene, 2-(chloromethyl)-1-fluoro-3-methyl-
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Chloromethyl)-1-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to the reactive chloromethyl group, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture ingress and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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