Description

Phenyl Chloroacetate is a versatile organic ester compound widely used as a key chemical intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its primary value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both an ester group and a reactive chloroacetyl moiety, making it a crucial building block for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates for complex organic transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing phenoxy and acetic acid derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the phenyl chloroacetate structure serves as a core scaffold.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers requiring specific aromatic ester functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for Friedel-Crafts acylation, esterification, and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the chloroacetate group.
• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Utilized in the controlled synthesis of certain aromatic esters for fragrance compositions.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool compound in medicinal chemistry and material science research for creating novel molecular libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenyl Chloroacetate
CAS No.	20-73-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight	170.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloroacetic Acid Phenyl Ester; Phenoxycarbonylmethyl Chloride; Phenyl Chloroethanoate; 2-Chloroacetic Acid Phenyl Ester; Chloroacetyl Phenyl Ester; α-Chloroacetic Acid Phenyl Ester; Phenyl 2-Chloroacetate; (Chloroacetyl)oxybenzene
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Quality Control

Our Phenyl Chloroacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.510 - 1.520
Density (20°C)	1.20 - 1.30 g/cm³

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