Description

Benzenemethanol, 3-Chloro-2-Hydroxy- is a versatile chlorinated phenolic compound that serves as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a hydroxyl and a chloromethyl group on the aromatic ring, makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a chlorinated phenolic backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for producing specialized dyes and colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for engineering plastics and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block in medicinal chemistry and material science for creating novel compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of complex fragrance and flavor ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, 3-Chloro-2-Hydroxy-
CAS No.	22471-02-9
Molecular Formula	C7H7ClO2
Molecular Weight	158.58 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-2-hydroxybenzyl alcohol; 2-Hydroxy-3-chlorobenzyl alcohol; (3-Chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)methanol; 3-Chlorosalicyl alcohol; 2-Hydroxy-3-chlorobenzenemethanol; o-Hydroxy-m-chlorobenzyl alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 3-chloro-2-hydroxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzenemethanol, 3-Chloro-2-Hydroxy- adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against comprehensive specifications using advanced techniques like HPLC, GC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

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	≤ 1.0%
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.