Description

3-Methoxybenzylmagnesium Chloride is a versatile organometallic reagent, specifically a Grignard reagent, widely used in synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a powerful nucleophile and strong base, enabling the formation of new carbon-carbon bonds to construct complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it is employed to synthesize key intermediates for active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key building block for introducing the 3-methoxybenzyl moiety into target molecules during the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific aromatic ether structures for enhanced efficacy.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the preparation of specialty chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and liquid crystal materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a fundamental reagent in method development and exploratory synthesis for novel organic compounds.
• Material Science: Utilized in the synthesis of monomers and polymers with tailored properties for advanced material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxybenzylmagnesium Chloride
CAS No.	26905-40-8
Molecular Formula	C8H9ClMgO
Molecular Weight	180.91 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Methoxybenzyl)magnesium chloride; m-Methoxybenzylmagnesium chloride; 1-(Chloromagnesio)methyl-3-methoxybenzene; 3-Methoxybenzyl Grignard Reagent; 3-Methoxybenzylmagnesium chloride solution; (3-Methoxyphenyl)methylmagnesium chloride; Magnesium, chlorido(3-methoxybenzyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxybenzylmagnesium Chloride is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including titration for concentration and GC analysis for purity and solvent composition, to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly reactive and moisture-sensitive nature, this product must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at recommended temperatures, typically between 2°C and 8°C for solutions. The storage area should be cool, dry, and well-ventilated, away from sources of ignition, moisture, and incompatible materials such as acids, oxidizers, and protic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (Solution)	Clear, colorless to light yellow
Concentration (in THF or Ether)	0.5 M - 2.0 M (Customizable)
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95%
Identity (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure

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