Description

Allyl Chloromethyl Ether is a versatile and reactive organochlorine compound with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an allyl and a chloromethyl group, makes it a valuable alkylating agent and a key synthetic intermediate for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This chemical is primarily sought by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly as a building block for heterocyclic compounds and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the allyloxymethyl moiety.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Fine Chemical Production: A key intermediate in the production of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Allyl Chloromethyl Ether
CAS No.	3970-20-5
Molecular Formula	C4H7ClO
Molecular Weight	106.55 g/mol
Synonyms	(Chloromethoxy)propene; 3-(Chloromethoxy)prop-1-ene; Allyloxymethyl chloride; 1-Propene, 3-(chloromethoxy)-; Chloromethyl allyl ether; ACME
EINECS	223-593-8

Quality Control

Our Allyl Chloromethyl Ether is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your regulatory and R&D requirements. Our quality systems are designed to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for industrial-scale applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) when not in use to maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	1.080 - 1.100 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.435 - 1.445

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