Description

1-Chloro-3-Methoxy-Benzene is a versatile aromatic ether and halogenated benzene derivative, serving as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functional groups, which allow for selective chemical transformations, making it a critical building block for complex molecules. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted anisole scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the chloromethoxy benzene structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a starting material for producing complex organic dyes and pigments, contributing to color fastness and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic materials used in displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties like solubility or thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions in research and development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-3-Methoxy-Benzene
CAS No.	20032-78-4
Molecular Formula	C7H7ClO
Molecular Weight	142.58 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloroanisole; m-Chloroanisole; 3-Chloromethoxybenzene; 1-Chloro-3-methoxybenzene; 3-Methoxychlorobenzene; m-Methoxychlorobenzene; 3-Chlorophenyl methyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-3-Methoxy-Benzene is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

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 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 volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.15 - 1.18 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.540 - 1.545

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