Description

2-Methylbenzylmagnesium Chloride is a versatile organometallic reagent widely used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its ability to introduce the 2-methylbenzyl group into target molecules, enabling the construction of complex chemical architectures. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for drug discovery and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the synthesis of complex fragrance and flavor compounds.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A Grignard reagent for nucleophilic addition and coupling reactions in complex molecule assembly.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylbenzylmagnesium Chloride
CAS No.	29875-05-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9ClMg
Molecular Weight	164.91 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Methylphenyl)methylmagnesium Chloride; o-Methylbenzylmagnesium Chloride; 2-Methylbenzylmagnesium Chloride solution; Magnesium, chloromethyl-o-tolyl-; (2-Methylbenzyl)magnesium chloride; Grignard reagent, 2-methylbenzylmagnesium chloride; o-Tolylmethylmagnesium chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methylbenzylmagnesium Chloride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including titration for assay and GC analysis for solvent and impurity profiles, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at recommended temperatures, typically between 2°C and 8°C for solutions to maintain stability. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and handled under anhydrous conditions to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow solution
Concentration (in THF or Ether)	0.5 M - 2.0 M (Custom concentrations available)
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95%
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure

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