Description

Carbonic Acid 4-Chlorophenyl=Methyl CAS NO 24260-28-4 is a specialized organic chemical building block featuring a chlorophenyl group linked to a methyl carbonate moiety. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors for constructing active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the chlorophenyl carbonate functional group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production pathway for certain herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the specific chlorinated aromatic structure is required for bioactivity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, such as polycarbonates or polymers with tailored degradation profiles.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules, leveraging its carbonate group for further chemical transformations.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Investigated as a precursor or dopant in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal displays (LCDs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Carbonic Acid 4-Chlorophenyl=Methyl
CAS No.	24260-28-4
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClO3
Molecular Weight	186.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (4-chlorophenyl) carbonate; 4-Chlorophenyl methyl carbonate; p-Chlorophenyl methyl carbonate; Carbonic acid, (4-chlorophenyl) methyl ester; Methyl 4-chlorophenyl carbonate; (4-Chlorophenoxy)methyl carbonochloridate?; 24260-28-4; Methyl p-chlorophenyl carbonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Carbonic Acid 4-Chlorophenyl=Methyl adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. While typically supplied as a standard research-grade chemical, specifications can be aligned with customer requirements for specific projects. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material may be moisture-sensitive; ensure containers are kept sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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