Description

Diethyl 2-Chlorobenzylphosphonate is a key organophosphorus intermediate with significant synthetic utility. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile building block for the preparation of α-substituted benzylphosphonic acids and their derivatives, which are valuable in various advanced chemical syntheses. This compound is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecules with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators utilizing phosphonate chemistry.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating pharmacologically active compounds, including potential enzyme inhibitors and bioactive phosphonates.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized phosphonate-based ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of flame retardants, plasticizers, and other functional materials where phosphonate groups impart specific properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Facilitates Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons (HWE) olefination reactions and other carbon-carbon bond forming processes to create alkenes with precise stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl 2-Chlorobenzylphosphonate
CAS No.	29074-98-4
Molecular Formula	C11H16ClO3P
Molecular Weight	262.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl (2-Chlorobenzyl)phosphonate; (2-Chlorobenzyl)phosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl (2-Chlorophenylmethyl)phosphonate; Phosphonic Acid, P-[(2-Chlorophenyl)methyl]-, Diethyl Ester; 2-Chlorobenzylphosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl α-Chloro-o-tolylphosphonate
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Quality Control

Our Diethyl 2-Chlorobenzylphosphonate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize moisture absorption and exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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