Description

3,5-Dichloro-2-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is a versatile halogenated benzyl alcohol derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functional group combination, which allows for selective chemical transformations to create more complex molecules. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the dichloro and methyl groups contribute to bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Functional monomer for introducing aromatic and halogenated units into polymer chains to alter thermal and physical properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Building block for creating complex colorants and optical brighteners with enhanced stability.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Potential precursor in the development of charge-transport materials or small-molecule semiconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dichloro-2-Methylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	1804896-51-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8Cl2O
Molecular Weight	191.05 g/mol
Synonyms	(3,5-Dichloro-2-methylphenyl)methanol; 2-Methyl-3,5-dichlorobenzyl Alcohol; 1-(3,5-Dichloro-2-methylphenyl)methanol; Benzyl alcohol, 3,5-dichloro-2-methyl-; 3,5-Dichloro-o-tolylmethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dichloro-2-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for fine chemical intermediates. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

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 oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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